SUPHERB® Licorice Root / Mulethi

Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
English/Common Name: Licorice Root
Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Indian Names: Mulethi, Yashtimadhu
Origin: India

Aroma

Sweet, earthy, and characteristically reminiscent of licorice candy.

Texture

A fine, fibrous powder

Color

A yellowish-tan to light brown powder

OUR CERTIFICATIONS

Overview

Licorice is the root of a perennial plant from the bean family. The sweetness of the root comes from a compound called glycyrrhizin, which is many times sweeter than sugar. This “sweet wood” has been used for thousands of years across cultures, from ancient Egypt to China, as a confection, a flavoring agent, and a powerful medicine.

French: Réglisse
German: Süßholz
Chinese: Gāncǎo (甘草)
Arabic: رق ا وس (Arq al-sus)
Spanish: Regaliz
Russian: Солодка (Solodka)
Japanese: 甘草 (Kanzō)

Licorice, known as Yashtimadhu (“sweet stick”) in Ayurveda, is a versatile and widely used herb. It is tridoshic, but especially good for pacifying Vata and Pitta doshas. It is a celebrated Rasayana (rejuvenator) and is a superb demulcent, used to soothe sore throats and relieve coughs. It also soothes acidity in the stomach and supports adrenal health. For skincare, it

For a Soothing Throat Tea: Steep half a teaspoon of Mulethi powder in a cup of hot water. This sweet tea is excellent for coating and soothing an irritated throat.
For Skin Brightening: Create a face pack by mixing Mulethi powder with milk or yogurt. Apply regularly to help reduce pigmentation and even out your skin tone.
For Hair Care: Add to Henna or other herbal hair packs to help moisturize the hair and soothe the scalp.

The SUPHERB® Promise

Sourcing

We source high-quality, sweet Licorice roots from trusted cultivators, ensuring they are harvested at the right time for maximum glycyrrhizin content.

Purity & Processing

The roots are cleaned, dried, and carefully milled to produce a pure, sweet, and potent powder that is free from contaminants.

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