Liquorice, also known by the names of Mulathee or Yashtimadhu, is beneficial in wide variety of ailments viz. hyper-acidity, constipation, abdominal pain, bronchitis, colds, cough sore throat, muscle spasms, mouth and stomach ulcers and painful or burning urination. Moreover, it naturally supports the vital organs by improving the body’s immunity and endurance.

However, the herb like liquorice has to be God’s gift to us, specially when you consider its myriad uses!

Top 12 Amazing Ayurveda Home Remedies of Liquorice

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1. For Cough and Cold –

Take about one small teaspoon of powdered Liquorice and mix well with honey. After that, have this twice a day for relieving cough, cold, phlegm and chest congestion.

2. For Acidity –

Take 3 to 5 grams of powdered Liquorice along with cow’s milk as a natural home remedy for hyper-acidity and also to heal stomach ulcers.

3. For Digestion Maladies –

Liquorice may be recommended for a number of digestion ailments like constipation, hyper-acidity, vomiting and peptic ulcer.

4. For Habitual Constipation –

You may mix powdered Liquorice and Triphala churana in the ratio of 2:4 respectively. This mixture is to be taken in a dose of one teaspoon at bedtime along with warm milk.

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5. For Mouth Ulcers –

A decoction prepared from boiling Liquorice root may be used for gargling and it can be consumed too. Above all, this is an effective home remedy for not only mouth ulcers (Hindi Video), but also for throat pain and inflammation of the vocal cords.

6. For General Weakness –

Powdered Liquorice when taken with honey and ghee is advised as a general as well as brain tonic. In other words, it helps fight diseases, promotes growth and prevents premature ageing.

7. For Beauty–

Liquorice may be used in the form of oil (commercially available) on the skin for fairness and rejuvenation.

8. For Headaches –

Liquorice Siddha taila is recommended as nasal drops for relieving chronic colds, nose-block, sinusitis, headache and associated symptoms.

9. For Wounds –

Local application of the oil is also good for wounds associated with blood loss since it has a property of arresting blood loss.

10. For Hair fall –

Liquorice used as an active ingredient in hair oil helps prevent premature greying of hair and therefore makes the hair strong and dandruff-free. However, washing your hair with a Liquorice decoction also helps.

11. For Skin Infection –

Crushed or pounded Liquorice roots can be mixed with water or raw milk and prepared into a paste. For instance, this may be applied on the affected areas of skin infection or inflammation.

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12. For Pain Relief –

Applying a mix of the powdered herb of Liquorice with ghee helps to relieve the pain and swelling.

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