Licorice Root Benefits exceeds our expectations from a minimal supplement. Licorice commonly known as Athimadhuram. It’s scientific term is called Glycyrrhiza glabra. Liquorice root extract is highly antioxidant and antimutagenic in nature. It cures many problems like,
- burning micturition
- bone disorders
- vitiligo
- cough
- jaundice
- eye diseases
- polydypsia
- peptic ulcer.
In India, there is always a tradition that classical Indian singers consuming mulethi(Licorice) to improve their voice and singing. It cures great ease in symptoms of asthma and also relieve cough, cold, sore throat and bronchitis. In Tamil Nadu, we call it as ‘Athimathuram’. It severs many more problems especially in Ayurveda and siddha . Let us see their uses one by one.
Let's see the Licorice Root Benefits.
1. Licorice improves vocal cords
Licorice roots can be consumed about 2 grms daily with honey directly to get relief from cough and sore throat. And it improves vocal.
2. Licorice cures all throat related diseases
Take Ada’s thigh(Adulsa) and Licorice in equal proportion and grind it well and restore. Having it daily about 2 times a day (morning & evening) will cures all throat related diseases.
3. Licorice cures all liver related problems
Take Licorice, Keezhanelli and Cumin seeds about 100 grms each and grind it and make it into a powder. Having this powder daily about only 2 grms a day will cure all liver related problems.
4. Licorice helps relief from cough
Take Licorice, dried ginger, Cardamom, Talisa pathiri, Pepper and Cashew nuts each 100 grms and grind well and make a powder. Having this powder about 2 grms daily twice a day will get relief from cough and many other diseases.
5. Licorice helps in relief from Head ache
Take Licorice and Cumin seeds in equal proportion and grind it. Having this powder daily will give permanent relief from often Head ache’s.
6. Licorice removes sweat smell
Take Licorice leaves and grind it keep under underarms, it will cure sweat smell.
Consuming too much of Licorice results in:
- Absence of a menstrual period
- Congestive heart failure
- Decreased sexual interest
- Erectile dysfunction
- Excess fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema)
- Fluid and sodium retention
- Headache and hypertension
Licorice root supplements are only intended for short-term use. Consuming licorice daily for several weeks or longer can cause severe and potentially life-threatening side effects.
Any natural food consumed within limits can help us in improving our health.
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