Mulethi (Liquorice)

Mulethi, which goes by the scientific name Glycyrrhiza glabra comes from the Fabaceae family. It’s a perennial herb that is found in various parts of Asia and Europe.The holistic science of Ayurveda terms this root powder as Yashtimadhu.Apart from medicines, it is widely used as a flavoring agent due to the natural sweetness the extract has.Its has anti-diabetic and anti-oxidant properties aid the treatment of metabolic syndrome. It supports liver health and is an antiseptic that helps to calm the stomach. It is also an expectorant and decongestant that can help fight respiratory infections. It is also known to be beneficial in cases of low blood pressure.

Benefit

  • It is due to its expectorant and bronchodilator properties that it can cure conditions like cough, bronchitis and also reduce the effects of chronic asthma
  • It helps the body produce lymphocytes and macrophages that protect the body from microbes, pollutants, allergens and cells in turn boosting your immunity.
  • Liquorice has anti-inflammatory properties that may be able to treat chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis
  • Its antioxidant properties also reduce the effects of free radicals causing pain and inflammation in the body.
  • Eases menopausal symptoms
  • Boosts digestion

Direction to Use

  • Chewing on mulethi sticks is an age-old remedy for a sore throat
  • If you want to avoid chewing on mulethi sticks, you can mix ginger juice to mulethi tea.