Mulethi (Licorice Roots)
Category: Immunity, Inflammation
Mulethi (Licorice root), which is considered one of the world’s oldest herbal remedies, comes from the root of the licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Licorice has long been used to treat various ailments and flavor candies, drinks, and medicines.
Benefits
- Due to their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, both licorice root extract and Kadha may aid upper respiratory conditions.
- Licorice root may have potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. Early research suggests that, as a result, it may ease upper respiratory infections, treat ulcers, and aid digestion, among other benefits.
- Due to its content of numerous plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, licorice root extract has been studied for its protective effects against certain types of cancer.
- Licorice root extract is often used to relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as acid reflux, upset stomach, and heartburn.
