Mulethi (Licorice)
मुलेठीGlycyrrhiza glabra
Mulethi ek meethi jad hai jo traditionally gale aur khansi ke liye use hoti hai — par iska prolonged use blood pressure par asar daal sakta hai.
Ye kya hai
Mulethi yashtimadhu ke naam se bhi jaani jaati hai. Iska swaad natural roop se meetha hota hai.
Traditional Ayurvedic use
Ye sadiyon se chali aa rahi practice hai — iska matlab clinically proven nahi hota.
- Gale ki kharash aur sukhi khansi ke liye chusna ya kadha.
- Acidity aur pet ki jalan ke context mein classical formulations mein.
What research suggests
Neeche har point ke saath likha hai ki evidence kitna strong ya kitna uncertain hai.
Sore throat aur cough comfort
Traditional use is strong and some small studies support symptom comfort; not a treatment for infection.
Stomach discomfort
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) has been studied for dyspepsia with mixed results.
Key nutrients / active compounds
- Glycyrrhizin
- Flavonoids
Common forms
- Sukhi jad chusne ke liye
- Powder
- Kadha aur lozenges
- DGL supplements
Safety & cautions
- Ye is list ka sabse important caution hai: glycyrrhizin ka regular ya high intake blood pressure badha sakta hai, potassium gira sakta hai aur swelling kar sakta hai. Serious cases documented hain.
- High BP, heart disease, kidney disease, low potassium ya diuretics/steroids lene walon ko avoid karna chahiye jab tak doctor na kahe.
- Pregnancy mein regular licorice intake avoid karne ki salah di jaati hai.
- Kabhi-kabhi gale ke liye thodi der ka use alag baat hai; hafton tak daily lena nahi.
FAQ
Mulethi kitne din tak le sakte hain?
Short-term, occasional use aam hai. Lambe samay tak daily lene par blood pressure aur potassium se jude side effects ka risk badhta hai — isliye doctor se salah zaroori hai.
DGL kya hota hai?
DGL yaani deglycyrrhizinated licorice, jisme glycyrrhizin hata diya jata hai taaki BP-related risk kam ho.
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Important disclaimer
This page is for general education only. It describes traditional Ayurvedic use and, where available, what current research suggests. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis and not a prescription. Nothing here treats, prevents or cures any disease. Please talk to a qualified doctor or Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any herb — especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medicines, or living with a long-term condition.