Licorice Root / Athimathuram / Glycyrrhiza Glabra / Mulethi – 100gm

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza Glabra

English Name: Liquorice

Tamil Name: Athimauthuram / அதிமதுரம்

Malayalam Name: Earatti Maduram / ഇരട്ടി മധുരം

Hindi Name: Mulethi, Jethimadh / मुलेठी / जेठीमधु

Telugu Name: Yashtimadhukam / Atimadhuram / యష్టిమధుకం / అతిమధురం

Description:

Liquorice or licorice(Athimauthuram) is the common name of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a flowering plant of the bean family Fabaceae. The licorice plant is an herbaceous perennial legume grown primarily in Western Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe. Licorice root is one of the world’s oldest herbal remedies. The root of the plant is 30 to 50 times sweeter than sugar. It also has numerous medicinal values. Licorice is often used to flavor herbal tea which enhances the taste and also flavoring in candy, medicines, and dental products like toothpaste.

Nutrition Facts:

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

Health Benefits:

• The extract of licorice root is often used to relieve symptoms of indigestion, stomach upset, and heartburn.
• Intaking athimathuram during the menstrual period can help to relieve pain and cramps for women.
• The antimicrobial properties in licorice root can help to treat cavities, mouth ulcers, and gum diseases.
• Also, helps to decrease the side effects of cancer treatments.
• It is very effective in treating arthritis due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
• The anti-ulcer properties in this root can help to soothe stomach ulcers.

How to Consume:

1. Take 5 to 15 grams of licorice root and crushed to make powder.
2. Mix it with water.
3. Drink it twice a day. 
4. It will help to treat stomach upset and heartburn.