From the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), a sweet, aromatic flavouring can be extracted. It is native to Western Asia and southern Europe. Liquorice extracts have been used in herbalism and traditional medicine. It is used for the treatment of many health problems.
It is no exaggeration to say that in Ayurvedic medicine the sweetest tops the list of the most powerful medicines that have the sweetest taste. It is a plant belonging to the plant family Fabaceae, popularly known as Muleti in Hindi, with various Sanskrit names like Madhuyashti, Yashti Madhu and Madhuka. Its scientific name is 'Glycyrrhiza glabra'. Studies on the plant have shown that it contains glyceric acid, glucose, sucrose, aspirin, estrogen, steroids, and aromatic oils. Available in grocery stores and ayurvedic pharmacies, the plant is used as a finger and finger powder.
Ayurvedic experts say that you must know about sweetmeats. We often hear advertisements that there are Ayurvedic herbs in tea powder. Let's see what are the health benefits of including such a sweet powder in your daily diet.
Properties of Athimadhuram:
• It has sweet flavor
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antispasmodic
• Acts as a laxative
• Contains a chemical called Glycyrrhizin
• Rejuvenator
• antioxidant
• Carries phytoestrogenic quality and
• Immune booster
Benefits of Athimadhuram:
1. Cures acidity and indigestion:
Licorice root has been used for centuries to treat various ailments that involves digestive tract, as it helps to protect the stomach lining.
2. Treatment of chronic cough and cold:
Stomach pain and headache can be reduced with consumption of athimadhuram as well.
3. Relieves stress and fights depression:
Glycyrrhizin present in athimadhuram can fight against depression and anxiety. It can refresh your mind quickly. Drink athimadhuram tea thrice a day to fight against depression.
4. Menstruation:
Athimadhuram cures cramps and pains during menstruation in women. Have a warm cup of this tea once in the morning to get good relief.
5. Menopause:
Symptoms of menopause can be cured with the help of athimadhuram as this amazing herb is antioxidant and carries phytoestrogenic quality. The hormonal imbalance during menopause period can be cured with estrogens present in this medicinal herb
6. Constipation and indigestion:
Athimadhuram roots can also work on the condition of constipation. Regular consumption of athimadhuram tea for 1 week can work as a laxative and solve the problem of constipation.
7.Arthritis:
Ayurveda medicines use athimadhuram in the treatment of arthritis and other joint pains.
8. Pain Reliever:
Anti-inflammatory properties of athimadhuram can reduce the pain effectively. Increased immunity power can lessen the joint pain and muscles pain.
9. Eye Care:
Athimadhuram extracts are useful for treating eye problems. Those who are suffering from blurred vision or less vision are advised to consume athimadhuram to get benefits.
10. Respiratory problems:
The tea of athimadhuram is recommended for the patients of asthma and other respiratory problems. Itching in throat, sore throat or other types of throat pain can be cured with the help of athimadhuram.
11. Body metabolism:
It can be regulated by consuming athimadhuram root extracts. It can reduce bad cholesterol from body and can support bile acid flow in body.
12. Skin care:
Use athimadhuram for skin diseases. The powder of dried athimadhuram roots can be used for many skin diseases like psoriasis, itching, eczema and dermatitis. Rashes also can be cured with this powder or lotion. You can also use athimadhuram for beauty aspects, athimadhuram face pack is the best treatment for oily skin people.
13. Hair care:
Regular use of athimadhuram for hair can activate the hair scalps and induce the hair growth. You can also use athimadhuram for gray hair problems.
14. Fights diabetes:
This amazing root can reduce blood glucose level in blood and thus useful in treating diabetes.
15. Weight loss:
athimadhuram tea is beneficial in reducing weight also.
16. Kids:
As this herb is very sweet in taste, it can be given to kids to cure cough and cold. Kids can get quick relief by consuming extracts of athimadhuram roots.
Side Effects:
Though it is an extremely natural remedy for many of your daily issues yet it is not wholly safe. In spite of the numerous beneficial traits it holds, it is not to be forgotten that it can also have some side effects if consumed for too long or in large quantities.
• Avoid use during Pregnancy and Breast Feeding
Pregnant or nursing mothers avoid the usage. It may cause premature delivery and miscarriage.
• Surgery
Avoid Liquorice before and after any kind of surgery.
• Prolonged use may cause Headaches, Water Retention and Bloating.
• Sexual disturbance
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.
• May be carcinogenic
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.
• Avoid during Premenstrual Syndrome
• Avoid during any pre-medical conditions as it might make things worse.
• Over consumption of licorice tea might lead to edema and effect normal bowel movements
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