Licorice or Mulethi, also known as the “Sweet wood”, is an effective and potent medicinal herb. Licorice root is aromatic due to the presence of anethole and is used as a flavoring agent in tea and other beverages.
Licorice has anti-microbial, antitussive, anti-diabetic, anti-ulcer, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Licorice powder is useful to get relief from cough and sore throat. It helps in case of food poisoning, heartburn, stomach ulcers, cough and bronchitis.
Licorice powder is also useful in improving skin texture and color[2].
What are the synonyms of Licorice?
Glycyrrhiza glabra, Mulethi, Mulathi, Muleti, Jethimadhu, Jethimadh, Yastimadhuka, Yastika, Madhuka, Madhuyasti, Yastyahva, Jesthimadhu, Yeshtmadhu, Yashtimadhu, Jethimadha, Jethimard, Jestamadu, Jyeshtamadhu, Atimadhura, Multhi, Irattimadhuram, Jatimadhu, Jastimadhu, Athimadhuram, Atimadhuramu, Asl-us-sus