Licorice

Description

Other Benefits as per Ayurveda

• It helps to neutralize (balance) the acid that is formed in the stomach.
• It is a sweet nourishing herb that helps in strengthening the body & provides nourishment to generalized weak persons.
• It naturally helps to boost up the body’s defense system.
• It also supports a healthy brain.
• Decoction of licorice acts as a support for eyes.

Ayurvedic Herbal Formulation

Full Spectrum Extract ratio (10:1) with Glycyrrhizin (14% to 24%)

Extract is dried with the powder of the same herb (Reference: Dose standards as per Ayurvedic pharmacopeia).

Part Used: Root

Dietary Supplement

• It is traditional Ayurvedic herbs which have been used in Ayurveda since time immemorial.
• Support singers’ throat.
• Supports a healthy respiratory system.
• Supports healthy complexion, hair and vision.
• Supports healthy stomach/abdominal function.
• Useful herb and can be taken while traveling seasonal or environmental changes.

As per Ayurveda

The major active component of Licorice is saponin known as Glycyrrhizin, also known as Glycyrrhizic Acid, which is an extremely sweet, foaming triterpene glycoside.

Licorice Powder helps in the healthy function of lungs. It helps to support respiration. It is a sweet nourishing herb that helps to boost up the immune system.

Composition

High quality extracts of ayurvedic herbs from their natural habitats.

All the herbs used in this product have a safe history of usage in Ayurveda since the time immemorial. They have very unique benefits with unique herbal properties.

Combined effects of all these herbs formulated in such a way that help to bring all three Doshas (Humors) Vata (air), Pitta (fire) and Kapha (water) in their natural balanced state.

Chemical Composition

• The major active component of Licorice is saponin known as Glycyrrhizin, also known as Glycyrrhizic Acid, which is an extremely sweet, foaming triterpene glycoside.
• Licorice Powder helps in the healthy function of lungs. It helps to support respiration. It is a sweet nourishing herb that helps to boost up the immune system.

Common & Uncommon Names

• Family Name: Leguminosae
• Sub-Family Name: Papilionaceae
• Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza Glabra
• English Name: Liquorice
• Hindi Name: Mulhathi and Jethi-madh

Other Uncommon Names of This Herb

Acid Glycyrrhizic, Acid Glycyrrhizinique, Alcaçuz, Alcaçuz, Bois Doux, Bois Sucré, Can Cao, Chinese Licorice, Deglycyrrhized Licorice, Gan Cao, Gan Zao, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Typica, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Violacea, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Glandulifera, Glycyrrhiza Radix, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Isoflavone, Jethi-Madh, Kanzo, Lakritze, Licorice Root, Liquiritiae Radix, Liquirizia, Mithi-lakdi, Mulathi, Madhuka, Orozuz, Phytoestrogen, Phyto-œstrogène, Racine de Réglisse, Racine Douce, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Régalissse, Regaliz, Reglisse, Réglisse, Réglisse Déglycyrrhisée, Réglisse Espagnole, Réglisse Russe, Regliz, Russian Licorice, Spanish Licorice, Sudholz, Sussholz, Sweet Root, Yashti-Madhu, Yashti-Madhuka, Zhi Gan Cao, Spanish Juice, Black Sugar, Liquorice, Atimadhuram and Erattimadhuram.

Properties

• Rasa (Taste): Sweet and Bitter
• Virya (Action): Cooling
• Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect): Sweet
• Guna (Quality): Unctuous
• Effect on Doshas: Suppresses Vata (Air) and Pitta (Fire) Doshas (Humor).

Best Source

Region with rain falls of 500-650 mm.

Directions for Use

Adult: 1 Capsules 2 or 3 time’s day with water 1 – 2 Hrs. after meals. Take the first dose after breakfast. Adjust the dosage as per your body requirement or as per the advice of your practitioner.

Precautions

• Intake of incompatible food items and Liquids, Heavy Substances, New Cereals, Sour Food, Use of excessive cold and hot food.
• Children to use under the supervision of a health practitioner.
• Pregnant/Lactating women, children or anyone with known pre-existing condition should strictly take under the advice of a healthcare provider. Keep away from the reach of children.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle

Nutritional diet, Morning walk, Yoga, Peaceful mind, Restful sleep.

Foods to Favor

• Light diet consisting of rice and green gram soup should be taken.
• Green leafy vegetables.
• Fresh fruits [Amla, Orange, Apple, Papaya, Grapes].
• Light moong dal
• Cucumber
• Food rich in bitter and pungent taste.
• Bitter gourd and bottle gourd.

Foods to Avoid

• Fried food
• Vegetables like (Lady finger, Coco asia, Cesculent root and Tomato)
• Massoor Dal
• Ice creams
• Cookies
• Chips
• Junk food
• Sweet food
• Excess salty or sour food.

Do’s

• Drink plenty of water.
• Maintain proper hygiene.
• Take Triphala powder or Amla daily to maintain morning regularity.

Don’ts

• Avoid long exposure to sun.
• Use of cosmetics should be limited.
• Avoid excess sea food or non vegetarian food.

Classical References

• Bhavapraksha Nighantu
• Dhanwntri Nighantu
• Dravyaguna Vigana
• Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Scientific References

• Houseman, loc. cit.; Thorpe, VII, 362; Kapur et. al., loc. cit.; Trease, 393; McIlroy, 40; Puri & Seshadri, J. sci. industr. Res., 1954, 13B, 475; Chem. Abstr., 1950, 44, 4635.
• Gujral, M.L., Sareen, K., Phukan, D.P. and Amma, M.K.P. 1961a. Anti-arthritic activity of glycyrrhizin in adrenalectomised rats. Indian J. Med. Sci. 15, 625.
• Saxena, et. al., J. Ind. Med. Profes., 1970, 12, 5575.

Reference Classical or Govt. Approved Books

Special Notes

Color, Taste, Aroma of the product may change from batch to batch.

This formula has been approved by the Department of Ayush/Government of India after the proper screening of scientific evidence as well as classical reference of each ingredient by the GOVT REGULATORY BOARD COMMITTEE.

GMP and USDA Certified Organic Manufacturing Facility: Laboratory tested for quality purity and heavy metal standards.

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Disease.