Licorice Root Powder/ Athimadhuram Ver / Yashtimadhu / Mulethi Powder / Earatti Maduram / Yashtimadhukam / Atimadhura

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza Glabra

English Name: Liquorice

Sanskrit Name: Yashtimadhu, Madhuka, Madhuyashti

Tamil Name: Athimauthuram ver / அதிமதுரம் வேர்

Hindi Name: Mulethi, Jethimadh / मुलेठी / जेठीमधु

Malayalam Name: Earatti Maduram / ഇരട്ടി മധുരം 

Telugu Name: Yashtimadhukam / Atimadhuram / యష్టిమధుకం / అతిమధురం

Kannada Name: Atimadhura, Jaistha Madhu, Ishta Madhooka

Description:

Licorice has the botanical name Glycyrrhiza glabra that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Licorice is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1-meter height. Licorice commonly grows in hot, dry, and sunny climates. The licorice plant is widely found in India, Asia, and European countries. Licorice root is an effective traditional herb that plays a vital role in Ayurveda, Folk, and Indian medicines. Licorice is a medicinal herb that is helpful in various forms such as powder, tablet, choorna, and kashaya.

The common names of Licorice roots are liquorice, Athimauthuram, sweet root, and Chinese licorice.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 17
• Protein: 0 gms
• Fat: 0 gms
• Carbohydrates: 2 gms
• Fiber: 0 gms
• Sugar: 0 gms

Health Benefits:

• The licorice root powder is an effective remedy for treating chronic cough and cold.
• Licorice root helps to treat gum disease and prevent cavities.
• The licorice root powder is an effective remedy to treat sore throats.
• Licorice root helps to remove unwanted hair on the face.
• Licorice root powder helps to treat respiratory disorders like asthma and wheezing.
• Licorice root helps to reduce acid reflux, upset stomach, and heartburn.
• Licorice root powder helps to treat diabetes.

Dosage of Licorice Root Powder:

Take a required amount of Liquorice root powder and boil it with one cup of water. Drink the mixture regularly to treat gastrointestinal tract disorders.