Yastimadu

This herb is sweet to taste “madhu”, also used for allergies and soothing the mucosal tissues of the body. In addition, Yastimadu is known for its action in relieving a dry sore throat and improving voice quality.

	Botanical Name :	Glycyrhiza glabra
	Family :	Solanaceae
	Part used :	Root
	Effective uses :		Relieves dry sore throat
			Reduces hyperacidity
			Reduces Pitta
			Soothing action for digestion
	Home Remedies :		Voice production:  improves voice quality.  Water (100ml) with yashtimadu (1tsp), boil it until it reduces to 50 ml and then gargle.
			Yashtimadhu powder (1/2tsp) with honey in cases of sore throat.
			Yashtimadhu powder (10 grams) with 50 ml of sesame oil boiled on low fire for a duration of 15minutes can be applied to the scalp for hair growth, reduction of dandruff.
			Yashtimadhu powder and milk paste, applied to the skin improves complexion.
			Yashtimadhu powder (1/2 tsp) boiled in 1 cup of milk reduced to half the quantity can be used for healing gastric ulcers.
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