MULETHI

              Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as Chinese liquorice,^[3] is a flowering plant native to Asia, which is used in traditional Chinese medicine.

             In India, it is commonly known as mulathi. It is easily available and is used as a home remedy for common health problems.  

Mulethi is a good source of calcium, glucose and iron. Mulethi rejuvenates the brain by increasing the circulation of blood in the central nervous system, balances the sugar level in the body and relieves respiratory ailments like allergies, bronchitis, colds, sore throats and tuberculosis. Mulethi acts as an effective cure for stomach problems, including inflammatory disorders, skin diseases, and liver problems.  

            Mulethi is a natural herb used by Ayurveda in the treatment of respiratory and digestive disorders. Mulethi's use is specifically indicated in the treatment of chronic acidity, ulcers and chronic bronchial conditions. Investigations observed that Mulethi activates ulcer healing. It also acts as an anti-stress and anabolic agent.
            It is having a sweet and delicious flavor. The root contains glycyrrhizin, a substance that is 50 times sweeter than sucrose. The dried root is often used for chewing; it is excellent for teething children and also as a tooth cleaner. 

USES

     - Tea made from licorice and other anti-spasmodic herbs is often taken for menstrual cramps. 

     - Mulethi  mixed with honey brings relief in dry cough. In sore throat also chewing raw mulethi can provide relief.
     - Muleth  powder mixed with jaggery and water is also used as a laxative in constipation.
     - Boil six cups of water mixed with two teaspoons of liquorice root and let it simmer for about 40 minutes. Apply this solution on skin to get rid of rashes. You can also add lukewarm water in it.
     - Take equal parts of cumin and liquorice. Grind the mixture. Consume a quarter teaspoon of this home medicine along with a teaspoon of honey to relieve issues like pain in eyes and headache on one side. Follow this treatment for about a month to reduce burning sensation during urination.
     - Benefits of liquorice for eliminating bad breath can be derived simply by chewing liquorice root and gargling with a solution of a quarter cup of water mixed with half a teaspoon of licorice extract.

     - Prepare a paste by grinding a tablespoon of liquorice root and a quarter teaspoon of saffron along with a cup of milk. Before bedtime, apply this mixture on scalp, especially bald patches as a natural cure for hair loss. 

     - To get immediate relief from cough, you just need to keep small piece of Mulethi in your mouth and chew it like a chewing gum. The juice of Mulethi will immediately sooth your throat and provide relief from cough.

SIDE EFFECTS : Liquorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which can cause high blood pressure, salt and water retention, and low potassium levels; it could also lead to heart problems. Patients who take liquorice with diuretics or medicines that reduce the body’s potassium levels could induce even lower potassium levels. Taking large amounts of liquorice root could also affect cortisol (a body level’s hormone) levels as well. People with heart disease or high blood pressure should be cautious about taking liquorice root. Pregnant women also need to avoid liquorice root because it could increase the risk of preterm labor