Why licorice root (mulethi) is good for you? – Know those 11 health benefits

Licorice root, also known as Mulethi and sweet root, is a commonly used ingredient in Asian and Middle Eastern recipes. Apart from its unique taste that imparts food a pleasant flavor, Licorice is also used as a herb in the treatment of a number of diseases. Here is a list of a few common conditions in which Licorice proves to be beneficial.

1. Common cold: Licorice or mulethi is a very useful herb in the treatment of a common cold. It is given very commonly to children with recurrent common colds.
2. Chronic fatigue: Chronic fatigue affects the quality of life of a person making her or him less productive. This also leads to a psychological impact on the person’s life. Mulethi is known to be useful in alleviating chronic fatigue and improving energy levels.
3. Constipation: Licorice helps in making the stools bulky and soft because of which they are easy to pass thus, relieving constipation and regulating bowel movements.
4. Dandruff: Licorice is useful in controlling dandruff by readjusting the pH of the scalp to normal. It absorbs the excess oil and sweat secreted by the scalp thus preventing the recurrence of scaly dandruff.
5. Athlete’s foot: Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the feet. The active ingredients present in mulethi help in combating fungal infections and is very useful in the treatment of Athlete’s feet.
6. Joint pain: Mulethi has anti-inflammatory properties that help in relieving several types of joint discomfort. It is a very useful remedy in the treatment of joint pain caused due to gout.
7. Effective in fever: Mulethi has been traditionally used in the treatment of fever. Its use has been recorded predominantly in the treatment of influenza fever since ancient times.
8. Weight loss: Recent studies have shown the effectiveness of licorice in weight loss. It helps in increasing the body’s basal metabolic rate (BMR) which is responsible for burning the consumed calories and controls weight gain.
9. Menopausal symptoms: The female body undergoes a series of changes during menopause. Not all women have smooth symptom-free menopause; many of them undergo several menopausal symptoms such as night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, body aches, etc. These symptoms at times can significantly affect the quality and psychological state of the mind. The use of Licorice extracts as a remedy in the treatment of such menopausal symptoms has been proved to be very beneficial.
10. Alopecia: Alopecia, commonly known as baldness may occur diffusely all over the scalp or in patches. Licorice helps in replenishing the hair roots and promotes hair growth in the areas of the scalp with sparse hair. The root strengthening effects of the licorice also help in controlling hair fall.
11. Depression: Licorice has been used as an effective remedy in the treatment of depression, especially in elderly patients and women who have recently undergone childbirth (postnatal depression).

Apart from these conditions, Ayurveda explains the use of mulethi in several other diseases as well. It is a preferred remedy for its effective and safe use. Mulethi is indeed beneficial for multiple problems; however, it is highly recommended to make its use under the supervision of an Ayurveda Specialist.

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