Herbal Medicus
Mulethi | Liquorice | ملٹھی | اصل السوس
Mulethi | Liquorice | ملٹھی | اصل السوس
Arabic Name : Soos, 'Irq Soos, Asl al-soos
English Name : Liquorice, Licorice, Sweet Root, Sweet Wood, Black Sugar
Hindi Name : Mulethi, Mulathi, Meethi Lakdi, Jethimadh
Latin name : Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.
Persian Name : Bekhe Mehak
Sanskrit Name : Yashti-madhu, Madhuka
Urdu Name : Mulethi, Aslussoos
Liquorice:
Liquorice or Mulethi is one of the most beneficial herbs used for curing digestive issues, all along with the treatment of liver protection and weight reduction. Liquorice or licorice is considered to play a vital role for the sake of oral health hygiene. Our expertise found this herb much effective concerning the equilibrium of the immune system as well as memory and even accommodating in refining the hormonal regulations as well. Mulethi is regarded as a form of herbal supplement enriched in anti-oxidants escaping the human body against some particular health issues all over the world. Expectorant and bronchodilator characteristics prevent coughing and chronic asthma.
Good as a cooking ingredient containing an excellent taste in the flavoring of diverse dishes. 100% pure and fresh Ajmal Herbs Mulethi is also substantial in terms of providing skin brightening results, all along with the healing of acne. In the body’s internal essence, Mulethi can treat against eczema or act as the natural sunscreen for securing facial sensitivity while protecting the immune system.
The root is adrenal tonic, alterative, antacid, antiarthritis, antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, antiviral, aperient, carminative, cooling, demulcent, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, mild estrogenic, expectorant, febrifuge, galactagogue, hepatoprotective, nervine, nutritive, pectoral, phytoestrogenic, rejuvenative, soothing and tonic. The principal constituent of liquorice is glycyrrhizin (also known as glycyrrhizic acid), which is effective in the treatment of chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis. Glycyrrhizin inhibits liver cell injury but does not reverse reduced protein synthesis. Liquorice is also used for the treatment of asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, chronic cough, hoarseness, sore throat and to release phlegm and reduce fever. Glycyrrhizin stimulates the secretion of the adrenal cortex hormone 'aldosterone'. This herb can be as effective as codeine, and safer, when used as a cough suppressant. It alleviates irritable conditions of the mucus membrane, strengthens immune system and provides resistance in recurring infections.
It tones up the intestines and is a mild antiinflammatory for arthritis and is used to treat viral liver inflammation, gastric, duodenal and esophageal ulceration or inflammation, heartburn and mouth ulcers. It stimulates production of hormones by the adrenal glands and reduces the breakdown of steroids by the liver and kidneys. It induces menstrual flow and expels the placenta after childbirth. As liquorice is a source of estrogen, it can be useful for women's problems such as menstrual cramps and menopause. It has also been shown to relieve rheumatism, arthritis, low blood sugar and regulating menstruation. Also useful in infertility (male and female).
Licorice is a very powerful antidepressant. At least eight licorice compounds are monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. (MAO inhibitors are compounds capable of potent antidepressant action.)
Recommended Dosage: 3 to 7 g powder of root.
Contraindication: Taken excessively, liquorice can lower potassium levels to a dangerous level. Liquorice should be avoided by those with high blood pressure. It is not recommended for persons with kidney disorders and during pregnancy.