Mulethi (Raw) - Mulathi / Licorice / Yashtimadhu| Cough, Sore Throat, Voice

Mulethi, also known as Yashtimadhu, Multhi, or Mulethi Liquorice, is a traditional Ayurvedic herb valued for its naturally sweet root. Known as Mulethi in English or licorice root, it has traditionally been used to soothe the throat, support digestive comfort, and promote general wellness. The mulethi root is available in forms such as mulethi powder, mulethi churna, and herbal extracts.

Mulethi Benefits

The traditional mulethi benefits are associated mainly with throat comfort, digestive wellness, and its naturally occurring plant compounds.

Throat and Respiratory Comfort: Mulethi for cough is a traditional use, as the root may help soothe throat irritation and support respiratory comfort.

Digestive Support: Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and soothe occasional stomach irritation.

Antioxidant Properties: Contains glycyrrhizin and other plant compounds being studied for their biological properties.

Voice Care: Traditionally valued for soothing the throat and supporting vocal comfort.

Skin Care: Mulethi powder benefits include its traditional use in herbal skincare preparations.

The mulethi benefits for female are not well established by clinical research. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication should seek professional advice before using concentrated licorice products.

Mulethi Uses

Popular mulethi puses include:

Herbal Tea: Prepare mulethi tea by steeping a small amount of the root product in hot water, following the product instructions. Mulethi tea benefits traditionally include throat soothing and digestive comfort.

Ayurvedic Preparations: Mulethi churna and mulethi kwath are used in traditional herbal formulations.

Skincare: Combine mulethi powder with a suitable base to prepare an external herbal face pack. Patch-test before use.

Herbal Formulations: Mulethi extract and mulethi syrup are available in certain commercial preparations.

Botanical Information

Mulethi Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra

English Name: Licorice Root

Ayurvedic Name: Yashtimadhu

Common Names: Mulethi, Multhi, Jethimadh

Plant Part: Mulethi root

Other Forms: Mulethi stick, root powder, tea, and extracts

Other Names

Athimadhuram, Atimadhura, Atimadhuramu, Irattimadhuram, Jastimadhu, Jatimadhu, Jestamadu, Jesthimadhu, Jethimadh, Jethimadha, Jethimadhu, Jethimard, Jyeshtamadhu, Madhuka, Madhuyasti, Mulathi, Mulethi, Muleti, Multhi, Yashtimadhu, Yastika, Yastimadhuka, Yastyahva, Yeshtmadhu