Journey of taste: Mulethi protects against allergies and infections, it is also beneficial for the lungs, its history is interesting

Swad Ka Safarnama: Liquorice is considered a herb in India, hence its properties have been described in detail in Ayurveda. In some countries, licorice is also used in a special diet. It is considered an immunity booster and it not only protects the body from allergies and infections, but also keeps the throat clean and the lungs healthy. It is being used for thousands of years in India and other countries.

Mulethi is very useful
Liquorice and its taste are amazing. It is considered a herb, but it is used in many ways. You will be surprised that this herb is also used in making alcohol. In India, it is considered an Ayurvedic medicine, which is also used domestically. If the throat is sore, sound is coming from the lungs, then it is advised to suck licorice stem or its powder. But Ayurveda has not limited it to this, according to it Mulethi is multi-useful and it is also used in many medicines.

On the other hand, in China and some western countries, its flavor is added to candy, sweets, chewing gum, ice cream, etc. to make it tasty. Its root is also mixed in tobacco, due to which it gives a different type of sweetness and relaxation. Its flavor creates a new taste even in some special cold drinks.

Its description in ancient Ayurvedic texts of India
Licorice has been used in various ways for thousands of years. Its description is found in many ancient texts. Various traditional medicines and folk remedies have thousands of years long history in Egypt, China and India. There the use of its stalk, roots and extracts has been told. From the Indian Ayurvedic treatise ‘Charaksamhita’ written in 7th-8th BC to ‘Bhavprakash’, an Ayurvedic treatise written in 15th-16th century, the benefits and harms of Mulethi are described in detail. According to the book, it is soft in nature, heavy to digest, sweet in taste. It is also beneficial for eye problems. Due to its balya (strength giver) property, it also helps in increasing strength.

Its consumption also helps in improving the quality of sperm and semen. According to well-known Ayurveda expert Acharya Balkishan, who has done extensive research on Indian herbs, fruits and vegetables, liquorice is beneficial in many diseases from a medicinal point of view. It reduces Vata and Pitta dosha. Beneficial for skin diseases and hair. It is generally used to get relief in cold and cough. But there are other benefits of consuming it. It is mainly used in making Ayurvedic medicines.

Increases body’s immunity
According to Vaidyaraj Dinanath Upadhyay, former dean of Mumbai University, licorice is being used in Ayurveda for a long time. The reason for this is that it has many properties that keep the body healthy. It is an immunity booster, which not only protects the body from allergies and infections, but also keeps the throat clean and the lungs healthy. Its intake keeps the respiratory tract clean, that’s why classical singers of India consume it continuously.

Along with curing liquorice digestion, it is also beneficial in arthritis. Image-Canva

Laxative properties are also found in liquorice, so it is considered beneficial for stomach diseases as well. Its common uses prevent indigestion, acidity, heartburn and constipation. Anti-inflammatory properties are also found in it, due to which it is also beneficial for arthritis. The biggest thing is that its consumption protects from common diseases. Licorice’s taste is such that it cannot be consumed in excess, but if eaten in excess, it will not only cause headache but can also choke the throat.

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