Licorice
Yashtimadhu
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Dosha Effects
Vata: Decreases
Pitta: Decreases
Kapha: Increases
About
Sweet like sugar, excellent for respiratory and digestive systems. Voice enhancer.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa (Taste):
Sweet
Virya (Potency):
Cold
Vipaka (Post-digestive):
Sweet
Guna (Qualities):
Heavy, Unctuous
Therapeutic Uses
Expectorant, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, adrenal tonic
Recommended Dosage
2-4g powder or decoction
⚠️ Contraindications
Hypertension, pregnancy, high Kapha