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Glycyrrhiza glabra · मुलेठी · Sanskrit: यष्टिमधु
Also: Yashtimadhu
Sweet root traditionally used for throat, acidity and cough.
Updated: 18 August 2026 · Medically reviewed by: Review pending — placeholder
Safety first: Herbs are not automatically safe. Avoid medicinal use in pregnancy. Avoid crude root with heart, kidney or liver disease. Never stop prescribed medicines for an herb without supervision.
Traditional uses
Common preparations
DGL forms may soothe dyspepsia in small trials; crude glycyrrhizin raises BP/potassium risks.
Proposed mechanisms (theory, not proof)
Possible benefits discussed in literature
Safety
Side effects
Drug interactions
Who should avoid: Hypertensives (crude root); Pregnant women
Quality checks
Crude mulethi can raise BP. BP patients should use only DGL forms with guidance, if at all.
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