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Liquorice Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

Repertory
General Name
Liquorice
Glycemic Index / Load
Liquorice
Botanical Name
Glycyrrhiza Glabra, Abrus Melanospermus, Leguminosae family
Hindi Name
Mulethi, Yasthimadhu
Chinese Name
Zhi Gan Cao
Homeopathic Name
Glycyrrhiza Glabra   -   Mother Tincture

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Liquorice Cures

Effective

 
Adenomyosis
Pectoral Diseases
Swollen Feet and Ankles
Viral Infection
Women Diseases
 

Action of Liquorice

Nutrients in Liquorice

Taste of
Liquorice

Nature of
Liquorice

Cold

Parts Used

Bark, Rhizome, Roots, Stolon

Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Liquorice

Liquorice root is a good concomitant with most herbs and enhances their effectiveness, when taken in small doses.
Howerver, Liquorice root must not be taken indiscriminately, or in large doses. Please consult a doctor before consuming it.

High Blood Pressure: Liquorice may cause High Blood Pressure if taken in high dosage. It has an Aldosterone like effect. (Aldosterone is a corticosteroid horLicoricemone which stimulates the absorption of sodium by the kidneys and so regulates water and salt balance.) Excess Licorice root may cause sodium retention and thus cause high blood pressure.

Heart Diseases: People with Heart problems, should not take Licorice, as it may make the things worse. It may cause Irregular Heartbeat and heart failure.

High Doses of Liquorice may deplete the Potassium in the Blood. It may give rise to a condition known as Hypertonia. Avoid the usage if your potassium level is already low.
Avoid use during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding: Pregnant or nursing mothers avoid the usage. It may cause premature delivery and miscarriage.
Avoid Liquorice after any kind of surgery.
Prolonged use may cause Headaches, Water Retention and Bloating.

If you specifically want to use it to reduce Libido, then, that will be its proper use. It may disturb balance the Testosterone hormone in Men. Men may lose interest in their sex life and may face problem of Erectile Dysfunction.
Females should avoid prolonged usage. It may act like Estrogen. It increases the risk of Breast Cancer, Uterine Cancer and Ovary Cancer.
Avoid during Premenstrual Syndrome.
Avoid usage in case of Water Retention, Diabetes, Glaucoma, Heart Disease, Kidney Problems, High Blood Pressure and Stroke. It may make the things worst.
Do not take if you have a Liver Cirrhosis.
Avoid using for more than 6 weeks.
It may cause electrolyte imbalances.
Other noted side effects are Edema, Dizziness, Numbness and Hypokalemia.

Drug Interaction:
Taking Liquorice with Hijiki (Sargassum Fusiforme) may cause toxicity.
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Description

Liquorice is a shrub.
It is perennial.
It grows in temperate, warm, subtropical climates.
It belongs to the Legume family.
It grows up to 1.5 M.
Best used for Cough, Bronchitis, Sore Throat.
This Herb is known to reduce the harshness of almost all the Herbs. It is taken in combination with other Herbs. Also known as harmonizer and pacifier.

In TCM :
Liquorice Root : Gan Cao
Tip of Licorice Root : Gan Cao Shao

Note 1 : Licorice Candy may not contain Licorice. It usually contains. Anise oil.
Note 2 : Licorice can protect the liver from the damaging effects of chemotherapy.
Note 3 : Administer Licorice with cortisone. It enhances the effect of cortisone. You will need a lower dose of cortisone.
Note 4 : Addison's disease. Try Licorice.
 

Common Names

 
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Materia Medica for Liquorice

Liquorice General

Liquorice is a wonder herb in the hands of a master. It belongs to Fabaceae. It is native to India and China.
The extract of Liquorice root is known for a number of medicinal values.
It is Adaptogenic and is an adjunctive Herb. It is good for mental health and regulates Hormonal Balance. It aids the production of the adrenal gland that reduces Stress. Hence, Liquorice is a good herbal treatment for Fatigue, Depression and Anxiety.
The gel made from Liquorice root is used externally to cure Skin Disorders. It is beneficial for Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis and Skin Rashes. It reduces the skin irritation, redness and swelling associated with these conditions.
Liquorice possesses detoxicant properties which help the body to get rid of toxins. It cleanses the Blood, Liver and Skin.
If you have painful Canker Sores, Take Liquorice. This will help in reducing the pain and inflammation.
It is used for Asthma, Bronchitis, and Allergic complaints. It suppresses the development of Cold and Cough. It gives relief from irritation and inflammation associated with Respiratory Ailments. Liquorice root tea is a great expectorant, hence good expelling thick phlegm.
It has Antiviral, Antifungal and Antibacterial properties. This helps the body to fight against infections such as Herpes, Shingles and Autoimmune Diseases.
When used in small quantities it acts on the circulatory system and enhances blood flow. It aids in building Red Blood Cells. It prevents the deposition of Plaque on the walls of the Blood Vessels. It lowers the levels of cholesterol and reduces the risk of Cardiovascular Disorders.
It is recommended in Stomach Diseases because it strengthens the Digestive Tract. Its Laxative factor helps in Constipation. It is effective for Heartburn, Gastritis, Peptic Ulcers and Colitis.
It detoxifies and protects the Liver. It counteracts Liver damage. It reduces the risk of Hepatitis.
In Menopause a woman may have a number of disorders. Liquorice is the key to getting rid off such disorders associated with Menopause and Premenstrual Syndrome. Some of the symptoms are listed below
Hot Flashes
Body Pain
Weakness
Mood Swings
Fatigue
Breast Tenderness
Nausea
Bloating
It is recommended for Prostate Cancer.
It is good to reduce body fat too.
Liquorice is an Anaphrodisiac. I say again Aanaphrodisiac. Excess Licorice root may actually suppress libido. It has some element of mild estrogenic content. Increase the dosage or prolong the usage and it will act in the opposite direction. It will lower the Libido, both, in men and women.
Liquorice root can be used to cleanse the colon. It promotes adrenal gland function. It counters breathing problems.
Did you know, that Liquorice is called
The Great Harmonizer,
Grandfather Herb,
Sweetwood.
Methods of Administration. How to take
Decoction: Make a tea.
Put 1/2 teaspoonful of the powdered root in a cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drink three times a day.
Tincture. The best and the most potent method of consuming Liquorice is to Tincture it.
To learn how to make your own Tinctures Click here
Caution: Its tincture should always be made into 1:5 ratio i.e. add 100 grams of Liquorice in 500 ml of vodka. Take 10 drops of it.

Keywords: Hormonal imbalance, Mental Problems, Stress, Depression, Cold, Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, Inflammation, Respiratory Problems, Canker Sores, Constipation, Intestinal Problems, Heart Stroke, High Blood Pressure, Thrombosis, Wounds, Eczema, Psoriasis, Arthritis, Lupus, Stomach Problems, Digestive Problems, Menopausal Disorders, Body Fat.
Single Herb

Liquorice for Aphthous Ulcers

Prepare an Infusion of Liquorice. Swish with it 2-3 times a day.

Liquorice for Ascites

Prepare a decoction of the Liquorice root. Drink once a day.

Liquorice for Athlete's Foot

Prepare a decoction of dried Liquorice root. Apply it on the affected area twice a day.

Liquorice for Gastroparesis

Take Liquorice root. Grind it. Boil half teaspoon in one cup water. Drink just before every meal thrice a day.
OR :
Prepare a decoction of 5 gram Liquorice root with one cup water and take it twice a day.
OR :
Chew a small piece 4 to 5 times a day.

Liquorice for Cough

Decoction : Put one teaspoonful of the root in a cup of water. Boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Drink three times a day.
OR : : Tincture: Take 3 ml of the tincture three times a day. Dilute with water.
OR : : Buy and suck on any lozenge containing Liquorice.
It gives a soothing effect.

Liquorice for Dysphasia

Make a root decoction of Liquorcie. Take two times a day.
Or: Take Licorice tablets from the market. Have it two times a day.

Liqorice for Smoking Addiction

Chew the roots of Licorice.

Liquorice For Peptic Ulcers

Grind Liquorice Root and take this powder in measures of half a teaspoon thrice daily.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Myopia

Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) has strong Antiinflammtory property which helps in reducing Eye inflammation. It contains Magnesium and Vitamin C. These nutrients help to improve eyesight by relaxing the eye muscles and soothing the nerves.
Add quarter teaspoon of Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) root powder in 1/2 teaspoon of Honey ( Shehad in India ). Take this with a cup of milk 2 times a day on an empty stomach. Repeat the process until it cures completely.
OR : Take 1 tsp Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) powder. Divide it in two halves. Add Honey ( Shehad in India ) in one part and Ghee in other. Take these mixtures with warm milk two times a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Corns

Grind Liquorice ( Mulethi ). Take one teaspoon powder and add Mustard Oil to make a paste. Rub the paste on affected parts at bed time.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Gastric Catarah

Make a decoction of Liquorice roots. Take this three times a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Addison's Disease

Licorice Root exerts a positive effect on the prognosis of Adrenal Insufficiency as in Addison’s Disease. There may be a near complete adrenal exhaustion.
Licorice Root is an excellent concomitant with a small amount of cortisone. In the orthodox treatment the dose of Cortisone is progressively increased. Sometimes this is counterproductive. However, a small amount of Licorice Root is a very attractive alternative. Considerably less cortisone becomes much more effective when combined with Liquorice root.
Prepare a decoction of Liquorice's root. Drink one cup two times a day.
Or: Take two tablets of Liquorice ( Mulethi ) two times a day.

Liquorice for Cataract

Make paste by adding quarter tsp Ghee and Honey in half tsp Liquorice powder. Take half tsp of the mixture early in the morning on an empty Stomach.

Liquorice for Oligospermia

Mix equal quantity of Honey, Liquorice root powder and Purified Butter. Take half tsp of the paste with lukewarm Milk twice a day.

Liquorice Root for Hypoglycemia

Crush dried Liquorice root to make powder. Take 4 g of it twice a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Liver Diseases

Grind Liquorice ( Mulethi ) to make a powder. Boil half teaspoon powder in one cup of water and drink it twice a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Sinusitis

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) is an excellent expectorant, which helps to take out the mucus.
Powder Liquorice ( Mulethi ). Boil 5 pinches in a cup of water. Drink it thrice a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Small Breast

Have decoction of Licorice roots. Take one cup once a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Joint Pain

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) strengthens the immune system and eases pain.
Take one cup of tea made from Liquorice ( Mulethi ) twice a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) as Immunity Booster

Chew Liquorice root.

Liquorice for Altitude Sickness

Prepare a decoction of Liquorice roots. Have a glass once a day.
Or: Chew liquorice roots.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Hoarseness

Take a small piece of Liquorice ( Mulethi ). Chew it slowly. Do it twice or thrice a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Baldness

Add a small amount of Liquorice ( Mulethi ) extract to your favourite shampoo.
It prevents Baldness.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Chest Congestion

Liquorice gives a soothing effect to the Lungs and Bronchi.
Take One tablespoon dried Liquorice root. Boil it in a cup of water. Strain.
Drink as a tea twice a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Anxiety

Boil half teaspoon powdered Liquorice ( Mulethi ) in a glass of water until it remains half. Strain. Drink it twice a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Alzheimer

Grind Liquorice ( Mulethi ). Boil 1/4th teaspoon in a cup of water. Have it every morning. It enhances memory power.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Herpes

Grind Liquorice ( Mulethi ). Add water in a tablespoon of powder. Place it over affected area. Let it dry. Wash. Do it thrice a day.
OR : Purchase Liquorice ( Mulethi ) extract from market. Apply it over affected area.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) as Detoxicant

Powder Liquorice ( Mulethi ) root. Boil 1/4 teaspoon powder in a cup of water. Have it for a week.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Measles

Grind Liquorice ( Mulethi ) root. Put a teaspoon of Liquorice ( Mulethi ) in a glass of lukewarm water. Add Honey ( Shehad ). Have it once a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Schizophrenia

Powder Liquorice ( Mulethi ). Put a teaspoon of powdered Liquorice ( Mulethi ) in a cup of hot water. Cover and steep it for 10 minutes. Strain. Drink it 2 to 3 times a day.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Asthma

Put a small piece of Liquorice ( Mulethi ) in a cup of boiling water. Steep for 10-15 minutes. Sieve and drink 2 cups a day. It lubricates the respiratory tract.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Bronchitis

Heat half tablespoon Liquorice ( Mulethi ) powder in a cup of water for 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink twice a week.

Liquorice for Constipation

Take ½ cup of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of chopped licorice root. Simmer it for for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Steep for 15 minutes. Strain. Soak 3 stewed prunes in the tea for a few hours, then eat.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Alopecia Areata

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) is a mollifying herb. It allows the absorption of essential nutrients into the scalp by opening the pores.
Take Liquorice ( Mulethi ) root. Grind it with water to make a paste. The consistency of paste should not be so watery and not so thick. Apply it over the patches from where the hair has gone. Let it dry. Wash with normal water. Repeat it thrice a week. After a month or two, you may notice that new follicles start come to the scalp.
When the patches will attain as much hair as your unaffected scalp have, Start applying the paste all over the scalp to get lustrous hair.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Wounds

Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) has Anti bacterial and Anti inflammatory properties. These properties reduce the Inflammation and speed up the healing of wounds.
Take half teaspoon of Liquorice root powder. Add 1 teaspoon Clarified Butter ( Ghee in India ). Make a paste. Apply it on the wounds.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) contains Glycyrrhizin. This nutrient helps to reduce the production of testosterone in the body. Liquorice detoxifies the Liver which balances the level of Hormones in the body.
Take a cup of boiled water. Add one teaspoon of dried Liquorice root in it. Let it steep for 10 to 12 minutes. Strain and drink the tea 2 to 3 times a day for 3 weeks.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Oral Herpes

Glycyrrhizinic Acid present in Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) helps to reduce the inflammation due to Oral Herpes. It restricts the growth of further Infection.
Add 1 teaspoon of Liquorice root powder in 1 teaspoon of water. Mix well to form a paste. Use a Cotton Swab to apply this paste on the affected area. Leave it for 2 to 3 hours. Wash off. Do this daily for a week.

Liquorice as a Nootropic

Prepare a fine powder of the Liquorice root. Consume it with milk.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Depression

Drink Liquorice ( Mulethi ) tea twice a day. It is a helpful remedy for Depression.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Low Blood Pressure

Put a teaspoon of Liquorice ( Mulethi ) dried roots into a cup of water. Boil it till it reduces to half. Strain it off. Drink this mixture twice daily to treat Low Blood Pressure.

Liquorice Root for Hot Flashes

Boil a teaspoon of Liquorice dried root powder in a pan with 200 ml of water for 10 minutes. Strain it off. Drink it lukewarm once a day to get rid of Hot Flashes.

Liquorice for Anhidrosis

Take dried Liquorice Root and make a tea. Drink this tea 2 times in winter and once in summers. It will improve the sweating process in the Body. On the other hand it also enhances the function of Respiratory Tract.

Liquorice for Bell's Palsy

Put 1 teaspoon of Liquorice powdered root in one cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drink thrice daily.

Liquorice for Epigastric Hernia

Take 1 tablespoon of dried Liquorice root powder. Boil it in one cup of water for 15 minutes. Drink it sip by sip.

Liquorice for Femoral Hernia

Take 1 tablespoon of dried Liquorice root powder. Boil it in one cup of water for 15 minutes. Drink it sip by sip.

Liquorice for Gilbert's Syndrome

Take 1 teaspoon of dried Liquorice root powder. Boil it. Simmer for 15 minutes. Drink thrice daily.

Liquorice ( Mulethi ) for Arthritis

Regularly drink 2 cups of Camelia Sinensis tea to reduce pain in Arthritis. Boil Liquorice ( Mulethi ) crushed roots in 150 ml of water. Strain it off. Drink this decoction once a day. It reduces the inflammation and pain in Arthritis.

Liquorice for Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

Prepare a decoction, made of one teaspoon of powdered Liquorice ( Mulethi ) root and one cup of water. Drink it twice daily.

Liquorice for Pituitary Tumors

Steep 1 teaspoon of Liquorice root in one cup of hot water for 15 minutes. Strain and drink it thrice daily.

Liquorice for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Liquorice reduces the inflammation of the Lungs and prevent them from damage. Its expectorant property helps to detoxify the Lungs.
Take raw Liquorice or take Capsules ( 1 every day ).

Liquorice for Psychosis

Mix 2 teaspoons of Liquorice ( Mulethi ) powder in 200 ml of water. Boil it till the water reduces to half. Strain and drink it lukewarm in the morning.
Note : Do not eat anything for at least 1 hour.

Liquorice for Infertility

It regulates hormonal balance and promotes ovulation periods. It is also useful to cure PCOS, that is one of the causes for Infertility in females.
Drink Liquorice tea once in a day.

Liquorice for Lower Back Pain

Take 5 grm of Licorice powder and equal amount of Aswagandha powder in it. Mix them well. Take 1 teaspoon every day. It helps in reducing the Low Back pain.

Liquorice as an Aphrodisiac

Prepare a decoction, made of Liquorice root and one cup of water. Strain and drink it.
It acts as an Aphrodisiac and is recommended to Women.

Liquorice for Throat Irritation

Take one small stick of Liquorice and boil it in one glass of water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink it sip by sip.

Liquorice for Skin Rashes

Take three glasses of water in a pan and boil it. Add 2 teaspoons of crushed Liquorice root in it. Let it simmer for 40 minutes. Let it cool and then apply on the affected area.

Liquorice for Sore Throat

Suck one small stick of Liquorice. It will give a soothing effect.

Liquorice for Cold

Add one tablespoon of Ginger paste, one teaspoon each of Liquorice and Cinnamon in one cup of water. Boil it. Remove from the heat and add one teaspoon of Honey in it. Strain and drink it two times a day.

Liquorice for Dysuria

Roast 5 tablespoons each of Liquorice, Terminalia Chebula and Cardamom. Grind this mixture. Mix quarter teaspoon of this mixture in one cup of water along with one teaspoon of Honey. Drink it two times a day.

Liquorice for Callus

Take half teaspoon of Olive Oil and three small Liquorice sticks. Grind them to make a paste. Apply this paste on the affected areas.

Liquorice for Viral Infection General

Take Licorice tea every day. It has antioxidant properties. It is good for Cold, Cough and other Viral attacks.
 
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Herbal Treatment For Asthma 5

Take 5 cups of Agarwood pieces. Boil in 2 liter of water until it reduces to 1 liter. Add 1 liter each of Cow's milk and Gingelly oil to it. Boil the mixture again to remove the moisture completely from it. Take Terminalia Bellirica and Liquorice root powder each of them half cup. Add to the mixture. Let it cool, then strain and store. This oil can be used to massage the scalp twice a week. Leave it for 20 Minutes and then Wash off.

Herbal Treatment For Migraine 1

Boil 4 cups of Agarwood pieces in 2 litre water till it is reduced to One litre. Now again boil it with One litre each of Cow's milk and Gingelly oil and remove its moisture. Add half cup each of powdered Terminalia Bellirica and Liquorice root. Let it cool then strain. Massage the scalp with this oil twice a week, keep it for 20 Minutes and Wash off.

Herbal Treatment For Cough 7

Grind the roots of Sweet Flag to form powder. Mix quarter teaspoon of it with same quantity of Liquorice powder. Add the mixture in 2 glass of water. Boil it. Cool it down. Take 4 teaspoon thrice a day.
Note : You may also add Honey for taste.

Herbal Treatment For Fever 5

Mix the root powder of both Sweet Flag and Liquorice in equal ratio. Boil this mixture in 2 glass of water. Cool it. Have it 4 times a day.
Note : You may add Honey for taste.

Herbal Treatment For Stomach Ache 2

Take quarter teaspoon root powder of each Sweet Flag and Liquorice. Boil it in 2 glasses of water. Cool it. Drink 20 ml thrice a day.
Note : Add honey as taste booster

Herbal Treatment For Sexual Debility 1

Mix 2 tablespoons each of Cucumber seeds, Water Melon Seeds, Liquorice, seeds of Grapes, Almond, Coriander seeds and Bottle Gourd seeds with One cup pulp of ripe Azadirachta Indica fruit. Add two cups each of Ghee and Sugar. Heat till the moisture is eliminated. Cool and store. Take One tablespoon twice a day. It is good for Sexual Debility.

Herbal Treatment For Ulcers 2

Add 1/4 cup of Horse Gram ( Kulthi in India ), a pinch of Asafoetida ( Hing in India ) and 2 pinches each of dried Ginger ( Adrak in India ) and Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ). Boil. Take daily with One tablespoon Honey ( Shehad in India ) for 30 Days.

Herbal Treatment For Bronchitis 3

Take equal quantity of Cubeb, Galangal, Liquorice and Long Pepper. Grind them together. Boil two teaspoon powder in a cup of water. Add two teaspoon Honey and have lukewarm daily.

Herbal Treatment For Cough 15

Grind equal quantity of Cubeb, Galangal, Liquorice and Long Pepper. Take one teaspoon with two teaspoon Honey daily.

Herbal Treatment For Bronchitis 5

Chop 3 leaves of Adhatoda Vasica and add half teaspoon of Liquorice, quarter teaspoon of Long Pepper and 3 cups of water. Add all in a mud vessel and heat till it chars. Again boil until it gets half. When the whole mixture cools down put 1 teaspoon of Honey in it.
Take 2 teaspoon twice a day.

Herbal Treatment For Cough 17

Take chopped leaves of Adhatoda Vasica, 4 pinch Liquorice, 2 pinch Long Pepper and 100 ml water. Add all in a mud vessel and heat all for 20 minutes. Let the mixture cool down and add 1 teaspoon of Honey in it.
Have 2 teaspoons of this mixture 2 times in a day.

Herbal Treatment For Fever 9

Take 3 finely chopped leaves of Adhatoda Vasica. Add a little honey. Heat it in a mud vessel until it chars. Add 1/2 tsp Liquorice and 1/4 tsp Long Pepper. Add 3 cups of water. Boil until it reduces to one and half cup. Take 30 ml two times a day.

Herbal Treatment For Strangury 1

Make an infusion by using Talcum Powder and Liquorice root powder. Take it twice a day.

Herbal Treatment For Cough 23

Take one tsp powder of the following herbs :
Galangal, Abies Spectabilis, Long Pepper, Liquorice. Add some water to make a paste. Heat it with 4 cups of water until it boils. Take this decoction, thrice a day with honey.

Herbal Treatment For Strangury 2

Make a decoction of Rehmannia root, Liquorice, Virginia Snakeroot. Have it two times a day .

Herbal Treatment For Aphthous Ulcers 5

Take dried leaves of following herbs in equal quantity :
Berberis Aristata ( Kilmora ) , Jasmine, Liquorice, Chebulic Myrobalan. Grind them to make powder. Again sieve the powder to get fine powder. Take 1 tsp of the powder and add same quantity of Honey. Mix well to make paste. Apply it over mouth ulcers.

Herbal Treatment For Lower Back Pain 4

Add 1/4 tsp of Turmeric powder and 1/4 tsp of Licorice in milk. Boil it. Drink a cup after an hour of dinner.

Herbal Treatment For Gastroparesis 1

Take equal quantity of the following herbs:
Wild Candytuft, Angelica root, Milk Thistle fruit, Caraway fruit, liquorice root, Peppermint, Chamomile flower, Chelidonium Majus and Lemon Balm leaves. Grind them together. Take one teaspoon powder with lukewarm water once a day.
OR :
Prepare a decoction of above given herbs. Drink half cup twice a day.

Herbal Treatment For Nausea 2

Take few seeds of Cardamom ( Choti Ilaichi in India ), a small piece of Ginger ( Adrak in India ), Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ), Orange peel ( Narangi in India ), Coriander ( Dhaniya in India ) seeds and a pinch of Black Pepper ( Kali Mirch in India ). Simmer in half cup of water covered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and then add Black Tea ( Chai in India ). Steep for 2-3 minutes. Strain and drink. You can also add Milk and Honey ( Shehad in India ) to add taste.

Herbal Treatment For Liver Diseases 1

Add One tablespoon each of Flax seeds, Fennel seeds, Fenugreek seeds, Burdock Root and half tablespoon Liquorice in 4 cups of water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add Peppermint. Let it cool. Strain and bottle. This is an awesome Liver cleansing drink.

Herbal Treatment For Acid Reflux 3

Take Fennel, Liquorice root, Basil and Coriander seeds in equal quantity. Powder them together. Have half teaspoon with half teaspoon of Sugar before every meal.

Herbal Treatment For Tonsillitis 1

Take equal quantity of Liquorice, Sweet Flag and Galangal. Grind them together. Have a teaspoon with Honey once a day.

Herbal Treatment For Gastric Catarrh 1

Take equal quantity of Fennel, Liquorice root, Basil leaves and Coriander seeds. Powder them together. Take half teaspoon with little Sugar before every meal daily.

Herbal Treatment For Oligospermia 3

Take the following herbs :
Black gram : Uarad : Powdered : Half cup
Velvet Bean : Konch : Powdered : Half cup
Asparagus Racemosus : Shatavari : Powdered : 3 to 4 pinches
Withania Somnifera : Ashwagandha : Powdered : 3 to 4 pinches
Licorice : Mulethi : Powdered : 3 to 4 pinches
Clarified Butter : Ghee : Cow's milk preferred : 2 tablespoons
Kudzu : Sural : Fruit : Juice : 2 tablespoons
Sugarcane : Ganna : Juice : 2 tablespoons. Optional
Sugar Candy : Mishri : Powdered : 1 tablespoon
Honey : Shehad : 1 tablespoon
Long Pepper : Pipli : 1 pinch
Milk : Cow's milk preferred : Half glass
Take a wok. Put all dry ingredients except Long Pepper and 3 glasses water in it. Boil till it remains 1/4. Add Clarified Butter, Kudzu Juice, Sugarcane Juice and Milk. Heat again till Clarified Butter floats to the top. Stir time to time. Remove from heat. Add Sugar Candy, Honey and Long Pepper. Mix all. Have one teaspoon once a day. Preferable at night.

Herbal Treatment For Asthenospermia 2

Take 100 gram Black gram, 100 gram Velvet Bean, 10 gram Asparagus Racemosus, 10 gram Withania Somnifera and 10 gram Licorice. Powder them together. Boil in 10 glasses of water till it remains 1/4 part. Add half cup Ghee, half cup Kudzu, half cup Sugarcane juice and 2 glass milk (Cow). Heat on low flame till Ghee floats. remove from heat. Now add 4 tablespoons Sugar Candy, 4 tablespoons Honey and 4 pinches Long Pepper powder. Stir. Have one teaspoon once a day.

Herbal Treatment For Libido Loss Male 2

Take the following herbs :
Indian Spider Plant ( Safed Musli in India )
Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) : 1 tablespoon
Trailing Eclipta ( Bhringraj in India ) : 1 tablespoon
Velvet Bean ( Konch in India ) : 5 tablespoons
Ginger ( Adrak in India ) : 1.5 tablespoons
Black Henbane ( Khurasani Ajavayan in India ) : 1 tablespoon
Black Cumin ( Kala Jeera in India ) : 2 to 3 pinches
Powder them together. Have half teaspoon with water.

Herbal Treatment For Night Sweat 2

Take the following herbs in equal quantity :
Liquorice
Chinese Date
Turmeric
Seneca Snakeroot
Japanese Rush
Wheat
Grind them together. Have half teaspoon twice a day.

Herbal Treatment For Phlegm 7

Take the following herbs :
Liquorice : Mulethi : 10 gram
Emetic Nut : Maniphal : Seeds : 5 gram
Honey : Shehad : 1 teaspoons
Rock Salt : Sendha Namak : 1 teaspoons
Boil Liquorice and Emetic Nut' s seeds in one glass of water. Add Honey and Rock Salt. Mix . Take it thrice a day. It causes vomiting and Phlegm comes out.

Herbal Treatment For Asthma 21

Take the following herbs in equal quantity :
Emetic Nut Tree : Maniphal : Nuts
Sodom : Akra : Root
Liquorice : Mulethi
Grind them together. Have 2 pinches once a day with water.

Herbal Treatment For Cold 11

Take Emetic Nuts ( Maniphal ), Liquorice ( Mulethi ), Sodom ( Akra ) in equal quantity. Powder them together. Have one pinch once a day. It gives relief in Cold conditions.

Herbal Treatment For Acid Reflux 9

Prepare a tea by adding Mint leaves and Liquorice bark. Drink once a day.

Herbal Treatment For Heat Stroke 1

Take dried Lotus ( Kamal ) leaves and Liquorice ( Mulethi ) in equal quantity. Powder. Have one teaspoon.

Herbal Treatment For Galactagogue 1

Mix equal quantity of Liquorice juice with leaf juice of Launaea Pinnatifida. Drink 40 ml of it once a day.

Herbal Treatment For Bronchitis 14

Make a decoction with roots of Oldenlandia Umbellata plant. Mix it with Liquorice root decoction in 10:4 ratio. Drink 3 ml of the mixture once a day.

Herbal Treatment For Abdominal Disease 4

Add 50 g root of Sweet Flag in 30 g Liquorice powder. Make its decoction. Drink 10 ml thrice a day.

Herbal Treatment For Hay Fever 4

Take Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) root powder, Black Pepper ( Kali Mirch in India ) powder and grated Ginger ( Adrak in India ) in 2:1:4 ratio. Make its decoction. Add Basil ( Tulsi in India ) leaves and sugar before drinking. Have 100 ml of it twice a day.

Herbal Treatment For Eczema 6

Add 1 tsp Liquorice root powder in same quantity of Sesame oil. Heat it. Apply it over affected area. Bandage the area for 3 hours.

Herbal Treatment For Croup 2

Take Slippery Elm, Boneset, Licorice, Flax in equal quantity. Use it as a fomentation.

Herbal Treatment For Herpes 1

Take following Herbs in mentioned quality :
20 g Dandelion root, 25 g Skullcap root, 30 g dried plant of Purslane, 15 g Pinellia roots, 20 g dried Indigo plant, 30 g American Ginseng root, 20 g Cinnamon twig, 30 g Bupleurum root, 20 g dried plant of Thlaspi Arvense and 40 g Liquorice root. Grind them to make powder. Add water in the required amount of the powder to make paste. Apply it over external Herpes.

Herbal Treatment For Grey Hair 10

Take the following herbs :
Clarified Butter : Desi Ghee : 1/2 liter
Liquorice : Mulethi : Coarsely ground : 125 gram
Indian Gooseberry : Amla : Juice : 1/2 liter
Mix all above mentioned ingredients. Heat until water evaporates. Strain and store in a glass container. Use it twice or thrice a week. This formula gives black shiny colour to your hair.

Herbal Treatment For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding 4

Take the following herbs-
2 tablespoons each of dried Liquorice ( Mulethi ) root and Wild Yam root.
One tablespoon of powdered Burdock root and Comfrey root.
2-3 tablespoons of Dandelion root.
Put these herbs in 4-5 cups of cold water and simmer for 15 minutes in a covered pot.
Drink thrice daily for 3-4 months.

Herbal Treatment For Herpes 3

Take 4-5 drops of Tea Tree essential Oil and 2-3 drops of Myrrh Oil.
Mix them with half teaspoon each of St John's Wort and Liquorice Root.
Put all these ingredients in an airtight jar and place away from heat and sunlight.
Shake well and directly apply thrice a day.

Herbal Treatment For Fatigue 8

Take a small stick of Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) and 2-3 slices of Ginger ( Adrak in India ).
Add One tablespoon chopped Reishi Mushroom and half tablespoon powdered Cloves ( Laung in India ), Cardamom ( Elaichi in India ) and Cinnamon ( Dalchini in India ).
Put all the ingredients in 6-7 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Cool and refrigerate. Do not strain.
Take Once early in a day for 2 -3 weeks.

Herbal Treatment For Depression 4

Infuse One tablespoon each of Chamomile ( Babuni Ke Phul in India ), Lemon Balm and Lavender flowers in a cup of hot water for 5 minutes.
Add Ginger ( Adrak in India ) and Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) for taste.
Drink before retiring for a sound sleep.
You can also add 8-10 drops of Skullcap tincture for better results.

Herbal Treatment For Asthma and Bronchitis

In Asthma or Bronchitis we need to administer an anti inflammatory remedy. Some herbal cortisone. Something to thin the mucus. And some remedy to expell it. Fortunately we can make a formula for all the three effects.
Mix the following three herbs in the proportions given below.
Liquorice 6 parts by weight
Slippery Elm 3 parts
Lobelia one part
Start slowly by baby steps to find your own dose. Once relief sets in start reducing the dose.
Effects are miraculously fast in mild cases. Say a few days. Severe cases may take long. Say a few months.

Herbal Treatment For Energy Tonic

Disease is not only responsible for laziness. Several internal factors stop you to be cool and active. An active person may win the top of the world. So lets do something to gain activeness. Take the following herbs in dried form :
Burdock : Fruit : 10 gram
Chaenomeles Speciosa : Fruit : 10 gram
Mandarin Orange : Kinoo : 20 gram
Acorus Gramineus : Haimavati : Rhizome : 10 gram
China Root : Cobcini : Root : 10 gram
Snow Lotus : Kutha : Root : 20 gram
Glehnia : Root : 10 gram
Yam Rhizome : Jimikand : 20 gram
Ginseng Siberian : Root : 10 gram
Stevia : Leaves : 20 gram
Liquorice : Mulethi : 10 gram
Clove : Laung : Bud : 5 gram
Put all ingredients in a grinder. Make powder. Store in a jar. Boil half a teaspoon in a cup of water. Strain. Have it early in the morning. This tonic increases your stamina and feels you energetic whole day. It cleans liver and gallbladder by removing toxicity. Results healthy and ideal immune system, good digestive system and keeps away morning sickness. Try it.

Herbal Treatment For Corns 1

Make a paste by mixing 2 tablespoons each of Liquorice ( Mulethi ) powder and White Mustard Oil ( Sarson Ka Tel ). Apply it on the affected area at night before going to bed. Repeat daily for a month.

Herbal Treatment For Fatigue 10

Add One tablespoon Liquorice ( Mulethi ) in a glass of warm Milk ( dudh ). Add some Honey and drink twice a day to get energy.

Herbal Treatment For Weak Eyesight 4

Add half tablespoon Liquorice ( Mulethi ) powder and Clarified Butter ( Ghee ) in a cup of warm Milk ( dudh ). Mix some Honey and drink at bedtime. Repeat regularly for 2-3 months.

Herbal Treatment For Baldness 28

Mix 1/4 teaspoon of Saffron ( Kesar ) and 2 tablespoon Liquorice ( Mulethi ) powder in 4-5 tablespoons of Milk ( dudh ). Apply it on the bald patches at night and wash off next morning.

Herbal Treatment For Gout 10

A combination of Tinospora Cordifolia ( Giloy in India ), Picrorrhiza Kurroa ( Kutaki in India ), Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) and Ginger ( Adrak in India ) is a potent remedy for Gout. This fusion addresses the basic cause of Gout. Tinospora Cordifolia ( Giloy in India ) works as an Immunity Booster and is Antiinflammtory. Both these properties alleviate swelling and pain. Picrorrhiza Kurroa ( Kutaki in India ) stimulates the enzymes which are at the root of Gout. To make the combination more effective, Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) and Ginger ( Adrak in India ) are added being strong Antiinflammatory herbs.
Take 50 grams each of the following herbs :
Tinospora Cordifolia ( Giloy in India )
Picrorrhiza Kurroa ( Kutaki in India )
Liquorice ( Mulethi in India )
Ginger ( Adrak in India )
Powder them together. Store in a glass bottle. Have a quarter teaspoon of this preparation with a teaspoon of Honey ( Shehad in India ), once a day.

Herbal Treatment For Baldness 31

Datura Stramonium ( Dhatura in India ) stimulates the hair growth and treats Baldness. Liquorice ( Mulethi in India ) strengthens the hair. Coconut Oil ( Nariyal Ka Tel in India ) nourishes the scalp.
Take 2 to 3 teaspoons Datura Stramonium seeds. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of Milk Cream and 2 to 3 teaspoons of Liquorice powder in it. Grind to form a paste. Heat this paste in 1 to 2 tablespoons of Coconut Oil until it gets charred. Let the solution cool. Apply it on the affected area. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash with shampoo. Do this 2 to 3 times a week.

Herbal Treatment For Respiratory Diseases 6

Take the juice of Basil, Indian Gooseberry, Asparagus Racemosus, Ginger and Liquorice.
Mixed them all in a glass of water 20 to 30 ml. Drink it twice a day. Once in the morning and on the same day before dinner.

Herbal Treatment For Liver Diseases 9

Herbal formula for Liver Detoxification
Mix 1 gram powder of Flax Seed, Liquorice Root, Fennel Seed, Burdock and Peppermint in a mason jar. Boil 1 cup of water in a glass container. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of herbal mixture. Allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink once it gets cools down. Consume 1 cup of tea before breakfast, and one before dinner.

Herbal Treatment For Prostatitis 1

Each Herb can be tried individually in minimum amounts. Take the following Herbs
Vaccaria Hispanica
Paeonia Suffruticosa
White Peony
Astragalus
Peucedanum Praeruptorium
Liquorice
Snow Lotus
Akebia Vine

Herbal Treatment For Prostate Enlargement 3

Each Herb can be tried individually in minimum amounts. Take the following Herbs
Vaccaria Hispanica
Paeonia Suffruticosa
White Peony
Astragalus
Peucedanum Praeruptorium
Liquorice
Snow Lotus
Akebia Vine

Herbal Treatment For Baldness 34

Prepare a paste by blending Indian Gooseberry ( Amla ), Henna ( Mehandi ) and Liquorice ( Mulethi ) together. Apply it on scalp two times in a week.

Herbal Treatment For Dandruff 35

Boil Liquorice ( Mulethi ) into a cup of water. Heat it for 10 minutes. Strain off this decoction. Add few drops of Coconut Oil ( Nariyal Ka Tel ) into the decoction. Gently massage your scalp with this mixture. Wash it off after an hour. Repeat this procedure two times a week to get best results.

Herbal Treatment For Avian Flu 2

Take 1 teaspoon each of the following dried herbs :
Ephedra
Cinnamon
Ginger
Chinese Wild Ginger
Schisandra
White Peony
Pinellia
Liquorice
Grind all the above herbs. Consume it with one glass of water.

Herbal Treatment For Insanity 2

Take 1 to 2 grams of each Liquorice ( Mulethi ), Ginger ( Adrak ) dried powder, Sweet Flag ( Gorvach ), Withania Somnifera ( Ashwagandha ), and Albizia Lebbeck ( Siris ). Grind them to make powder. Consume 1 teaspoon of it with a glass of water. Repeat it daily for two times a day.

Herbal Treatment For Epilepsy 5

Grind 1 to 2 grams of each Liquorice ( Mulethi ), Ginger ( Adrak ) dried powder, Sweet Flag ( Gorvach ), Withania Somnifera ( Ashwagandha ), and Albizia Lebbeck ( Siris ) to make a powder. Consume it with a glass of lukewarm water. Do this treatment twice a day to get best results.

Herbal Treatment For Bodyache 6

Take 1 teaspoon of Licorice powder and add it to a glass of warm Milk. Drink it before going to bed. It helps to reduce the Body Pain.
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B s n sarma
29 Jun 2015
good and very useful article
 
Mangesh kaur ( India )
25 Feb 2016
In ayuvedic books mulethi is mentioned as " keshya"( good for hair growth and quality ) .
I would like to know how should I use licorice for hair growth and baldness ???
Whether It should be taken orally or applied externally for maximum benefit ????? Few articles on net says licorice blocks dht naturally.
Pls name few herbs that block dht naturally and prevent baldness.
Also I read somewhere that coriander seeds decrease testosterone and thereby blocks dht levels and tribulus ( gokhsura ) increase testosterone levels in male and may accelerate hair loss .But I read a lot of benefits of tribulus on ur site . Really confused .
Pls tell me what's d best herbal solution for hair loss in male.
I'm a male and my age is 26 suffering from mpb ( stage ll receding hair line).
Thanks
 
Herbpathy Admin
08 Mar 2016
Dear Mangesh Kaur
Sorry, for the delay. We could not reach out to you, due to some technical glitches. Everything has been taken care of now. Your query has been forwarded to the concerned team. We will get back to you shortly. Thanks for your patience. Regards
 
This advice is for educational purpose only. It is not intended to replace a doctor. Please consult your doctor before taking any herb.
 
Mangesh kaur ( India )
09 Mar 2016
Thanx Very much Admin !!!
 
Ghazal ( Canada )
03 Jun 2016
Hello
I broke my pelvis bone
Can mulathi b used for healing the wounds
Please guide me
Thanks
 
Rubal
29 Jun 2016
Ghazal
Pelvic bone needs time to be healed, if broken.
You can drink Mulaathi tea everyday. It will provide you relief from inflammation and boost up your immunity. Other thing that can really really help you is Carrot juice. I have read it somewhere that drinking 3 glasses of carrot juice may help to heal the pelvic bone. If not 3, yo may start with drinking one glass twice a day.
Eat organic food, listen to good music, take plenty of sleep, Engage yourself with your family and good motivating friends, I am sure you will be cured.
 
Shiva ( India )
05 Jun 2016
My mind never shuts down while sleeping. In my mind always thoughts wanders. Does multi have some benefit for it.
 
Dr. vikram
28 Jun 2016
Shiva,
super effective herb for your problem is "Valerian" Take one cup once a day in the form of tea.
Or
Prepare tincture. Take one teaspoon twice a day.
Or
Take One tablespoon fresh Valerian (Tagara ) juice daily.
 
Khanamsoni ( Oman )
11 Aug 2016
I have mulethi stick can i drink it by boiling it with water for 15mints on low flame.I have hypotension problem.can I give the same to my 7yr old child to tray viral fever.
 
Rishi
11 Aug 2016
Dear Khanamsoni
Never take any kind of medication before consulting a Doctor. As herbs are very strong and they too have side effects.
This herb is used to treat respiratory disorders and abdominal Disorder. Always take care about the dosages. And take it only for 3 days, then stop. If you have any kind of disorder, you may tell. As different disorders have different herbal treatment. For your child, well i don't recommend it without any reason. Do not give him.
 
Sameer ( India/Gujarat )
04 Nov 2016
Is jethimadh use in cancer treatment?
 
Jack ( India Gujarat )
14 Apr 2017
I have myco plasma becterical infection in my genitals..? Which herb can help me clear that infection..?
 
KK ( India )
24 Apr 2017
The best herbs for you are Tea Tree essential oil and Comfrey. Please use Tree tea oil only under the supervision of an expert, because this oil is very potent.
 
P latha ( INDIA/TELANGANA )
09 Sep 2017
Can we use athimaduram on wound
 
Harpal singh ( India )
30 Nov 2017
hello and thanks for the website and illuminating articles.
i have chronic low blood pressure,i am 49 years, any suggestions and herbal remedies,thanks and reegards
 
Sumitra ( India )
19 Dec 2017
You may take Liqurice tea, one cup every day for a month.
ALso a bowl of Beetroot daily helps to increase the Blood Pressure, a very effcetive remedy for those suffering from Low Blood Pressure.
 
Janhavi
03 Dec 2017
Can you let me know for how many days I can consume
Mulethi n honey for skin lightening without any side effects?
 
Rubi
19 Dec 2017
Skin tightening as in ?
Do you want to consume it or do you want to apply it topically?
 
Aswathi
09 Feb 2018
Can mulethi be consumed on empty stomach
 
Sandeep chettri ( India )
03 Jul 2018
How. Can i treat ingunial hernia, ma granpa is suffering from it n he is 887 yrs old , any best natural remedy
 
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