What is Mulethi (Licorice Root):
If you've ever had the pleasure of tasting licorice root, then you know what it's like to be in love. The licorice plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra or Glycyrrhiza uralensis) has a long history of use in Eastern and Western medicine. The plant is native to the Middle East and parts of Asia and India. Some traditional healthcare providers believe licorice root can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including eczema, bronchitis, constipation, heartburn, stomach ulcers, and menstrual cramps. Although licorice is generally safe to use, consuming too much can lead to severe side effects.

Licorice is pretty common at our grocery store (we have a bottle on hand at all times), but it's worth noting that this root is not really an herb—it's actually a member of the Lily family (Liliaceae).

In fact, you might recognize these bright green flowers from your backyard garden! You may even have made some tea from them yourself back when you were young enough to remember what "tea" was.

USES:
Licorice is a root that has been used for centuries as a herbal remedy. The plant comes from the same family as fennel and caraway, and it's used in many different ways to treat conditions such as eczema and bronchitis.
It's also been used as a traditional folk medicine to treat stomach ulcers, heartburn, and menstrual cramps. It's safe to use licorice root in small doses; however, if you're taking more than recommended amounts, you may experience side effects such as nausea or vomiting.

Licorice has been used for centuries to help ease the pain of digestive disorders. And recent studies suggest that licorice may help prevent colorectal cancer, and even functional dyspepsia (FD). In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that people who took a placebo or licorice root extract saw greater relief of their symptoms than participants who took a placebo.

But what exactly is FD? It's a disorder marked by bouts of upper abdominal discomfort. In one study, researchers gave 50 people in India either a placebo or licorice root extract at a dose of 75 mg twice a day. The group who took the licorice reported greater relief of their symptoms than participants in the control group.

Benefits:
Liquorice is a very popular root vegetable that has been used in various cultures across the world for centuries. It's been found to have many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral properties. 
According to Healthline, liquorice juice can provide relief from heartburn caused by indigestion or acid reflux. Many researches claim so. However, more research is needed on this topic.

The juice of liquorice root can also help with diabetes—it has been found to reduce blood sugar levels, making kidneys healthier in the process. However, more research is needed on this topic as well. As an example of how useful it can be for weight loss, some studies suggest that liquorice juice reduces body mass index and makes you lose weight faster than other methods of weight loss (exercise). However, more research needs to be done before this can be confirmed!

How to make Mulethi Tea

1. Boil water in a large pan.

2. Add the piece of mulethi root and ginger to it.

3. Add 2 tablespoon of the tea leaves of your choice. 

4. Simmer it for 5 minutes.

5. Add milk and sugar as taste.

6. Boil it for a minute and filter the tea. 

7. Enjoy a cup of tasty mulethi chai.

Other Names: 

Aslussoos, Soos, Irq Soos, Asl al-soos, Jashtimadhu, Jaishbomadhu, Liquorice, Licorice, Sweet Root, Sweet Wood, Black Sugar, Bois doux, Gemeines, Lakritze, Jethimadha, Jethimard, Jethimadh, Mulethi, Mulathi, Meethi Lakdi, Jethimadh, Yestamadu, Madhuka, Yeshtamadhu, Atimadhura, Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn, Jesthamadh, Bekhe Mehak, Yashti-madhu, Madhuka, Mulethi, Aslussoos, Mulaithi, Jeshthimadh, Athimadhuram, Ati Madhuram, Jyeshta Madh, Liqorice, Jeshthamad, Jasthi Madhu, Yasti Madhu, Madhuyashti, Mulhathi, Yasthimadhu, Yesti Madhu, Mulaithi, Jastimadhu, Jeshtimadhu, Mulathe, Murethi, Jasthimadhu, Jeshtamadh, Madhuyasthi, Muleithi, Mulati, Aslasoos, Aslusus, Jaishtimadh, Licorise, Atimaduram, Aslsoos, Yestimadhu, Iratimadhuram, Jeshtmadh, Madhuyashthi, Madhuka, Irattimadhuram, Athimadura, Jestimadhu, Muluthi, Jeshthamadh, Mulethee, Mulethy, Moolchadi, Jeshtamadhu, Jeshthamadhu, Mulaiti, Lecorice, Muleythi, Rabbesoos, Mulhatti, Mullethi, Mulahathi, Mulahati, Molethi, Yeshtimadu, Yashtimadu, Mulheti, Jyeshtamadh

How To Make Mulethi Water? 

1. Warm a glass of water.

2. Soak the mulethi powder the mulethi powder in it overnight.

3. Next morning, warm the mulethi-infused water again.

4. Add a pinch of lemon juice for taste.

5. Have it in an empty stomach. 

Mulethi for Hair Growth

Mix 2 tbsp each of mulethi, haritaki, henna, reetha powder in water. Add 1 tbsp of almond oil and castor oil to it. Apply this hair pack evenly onto your scalp and then shampoo your hair. Do it once a week to promote hair growth and prevent premature greying and loss of hair.

Mulethi for Liver, Digestive Ailments, and Respiratory Infections

Have a cup of mulethi tea every morning to purify the liver and fortify it against infections.

For Mouth Ulcer:

Gargle licorice water or tea to reduce pain and swelling.

Mulethi For Brain Boosing Activities:

Take 2 grams of mulethi powder by infusing it in warm milk to improve memory power.