Mulethi (Licorice) Benefits

Licorice Root

Uses

DEPRESSION

Glycyrrhizic acid in Licorice Root may help with depression and anxiety by promoting adrenal gland function. The depleted stress hormone levels are usually responsible for chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety,and lowered resistance levels to allergens and infections. Also Licorice Root contains Asparagine amino acid which is required to maintain equilibrium by the nervous system. Intake of one cup of Licorice tea twice daily may be beneficial for depression, anxiety, nervousness and migraines caused by stress.

HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND HEART DISEASE

Licorice Root may regulate the cholesterol levels by improving the bile flow. Researches suggest that bile acids account for cholesterol metabolism and elimination of excess cholesterol in the body. Also the antioxidant activity of Licorice Root may inhibit the development of arterial plaque and improve the capillary health. Therefore, 2 teaspoon Licorice Root powder daily for 30 days may help prevent cardiovascular diseases and regulate the cholesterol levels.

MENOPAUSE

The phytoestrogenic and antioxidant activity of Licorice Root is believed to be helpful for hormonal disorders such as fatigue, mood swings, and hot flashes in menopausal women. Therefore, taking 1 tsp of Licorice Powder daily may help balance and regulate the hormone production in women going through menopause.

PMS AND MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

Licorice Root has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and a mild estrogenic activity which may help with PMS symptoms such as mood swings, breast tenderness, nausea and bloating, as well as menstrual cramps. Drinking Licorice Root tea starting 3 days before expected period time may help with menstrual cramps, hormonal imbalance and help ease the PMS symptoms.

SKIN DISORDERS

People have been using Licorice Root salves and poultices in the treatment of skin rashes, eczema, psoriasis, and dry and itchy skin. A small clinical study has shown that the demulcent and anti-inflammatory agents in Licorice Root extract gel may reduce the symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema). Simply applying Licorice Root powder paste onto the affected area two to three times daily may help relieve the skin disorders.

SHINGLES AND HERPES

Licorice Root Extract has been used in the treatment of cold sores, shingles and herpes simplex. A few studies have shown that anti viral activity of Licorice Root extract may suppress the progression and recurrence of cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus. In some severe cases topical application of carbenoxolone cream, which is a synthetic derivative of glycyrrhizinic acid, has been beneficial for herpes virus. Simple remedy for shingles, herpes simplex and old sores is to take one capsule of Licorice Root powder 1 tbsp twice daily and apply Licorice Root powder paste or ointment on to the affected area 4 to 5 times daily.

SORE THROAT AND COUGH

Saponin glycosides in Licorice Root have an expectorant activity which may help with dry cough, bronchitis, and asthma. An expectorant promotes the bronchial secretions and break down the thick phlegm making it easy to cough it out. The antiviral, anti-inflammatory and demulcent properties of Licorice Root may also help lubricate the irritated and inflamed respiratory tract and sore throat, relax bronchial spasms, and combat viral flu, cold and other respiratory tract infections including asthma. Simple remedy is to drink Licorice Root tea two to three times daily. To make the tea, shred 2 inches of Licorice Root into a boiling cup of water. let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Then strain out the shredded root and drink it warm. To regulate the quantity, Licorice Root tea bags can be used to make the tea.

STOMACH AND GASTRIC PROBLEMS

Licorice Root is used to treat many intestinal tract and digestive abnormalities. The flavonoids and chalcones in Licorice Root may help with inflammation and irritation of the digestive tract and the mucus lining of the stomach caused by bacterial infection. Also soothing agents in Licorice Root may soothe and calm the digestion system promoting bowel health. Simple remedy is to drink Licorice Root tea two to three times daily. Licorice Root tea can be made by steeping the tea bag for 10 minutes into a boiling cup of water.

WEIGHT LOSS

For weight loss, balanced diet combined with regular physical activity may contribute to significant reduction in body fat mass.

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