Glycyrrhiza glabra Mulethi Licorice Yasti Mulathi Jeshtimadhu Gulegafis

Plant Profile

Botany

Binomial nomenclature

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Scientific Name and Description

Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

Herb Family

Fabaceae

Plant type

Shrub

Plant Synonyms

Glycyrrhiza radix L.
Glycyrrhiza alalensis X.Y.Li
Glycyrrhiza alaschanica Grankina
Glycyrrhiza brachycarpa Boiss.
Glycyrrhiza echinata Lepech.
Glycyrrhiza glabra subsp. glandulifera (Waldst. & Kit.) Ponert
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. asperula Regel & Herder
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. brachycarpa (Boiss.) Boiss.
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. caduca X.Y.Li
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. echinata Regel & Herder
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. glabra
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. glandulifera (Waldst. & Kit.) Galushko WFO descriptions
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. glandulifera (Waldst. & Kit.) Regel & Herder
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. glandulosa X.Y.Li
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. hispidula Regel & Herder
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. laxifoliolata X.Y.Li
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. pubescens Litv.
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. typica L.
Glycyrrhiza glabra var. violacea (Boiss.) Boiss.
Glycyrrhiza glandulifera Ledeb.
Glycyrrhiza glandulifera Waldst. & Kit.
Glycyrrhiza glandulifera var. parviflora Ledeb.
Glycyrrhiza hirsuta L.
Glycyrrhiza hirsuta Pall.
Glycyrrhiza hirsuta var. echinata Regel & Herder
Glycyrrhiza hirsuta var. glandulifera Regel & Herder
Glycyrrhiza laevis Pall.
Glycyrrhiza michajloviana Grankina & E.V.Kuzmin
Glycyrrhiza nadezhinae Grankina
Glycyrrhiza officinalis Lepech.
Glycyrrhiza pallida Boiss. & Noe
Glycyrrhiza pallida Boiss. & Noë
Glycyrrhiza violacea Boiss.
Glycyrrhiza vulgaris Gueldenst. ex Ledeb.
Liquiritia officinalis Moench
Liquiritia officinarum Medik.

Plant Names - Common - Regional - Vernacular

Common name	licorice root
English	licorice, liquorice
Hindi	jathi-madh, jethi-madh, jethimadh, jetimad, kubas-susa, mithilakdi, mulathee, mulathi, mulhathi, mulhatti, Mulethi
Kannada	athimadura, ati-madhura, atimadhura, ishta madhooka, jaeshta madhu, jestamaddu, jesthamadhu, yashti-madhuka, yashtimaduka, Lakkundi
Malayalam	ati-madhuram, atimadhuram, erattimadhuram, iratti-madhuram, irattimadhuram, yashti-madhukam, yashtimadhukam
Marathi	jashtimadh, jeshtamadha,Mulethi,
Sanskrit	jalayashti, klitaka, madhu, madhu-yashtikam, madhuka, madhukah, madhukahva, madhukam, madhusrava, madhuyashti, madhuyashtika, madhuyashtikam, madhuyasti, madhuyastika, sthalayashti, yashti-madhu, yashtika, yashtimadhu, yashtirasakrya, yashtyawa, yasti, yastika, yastimadhu, yastimadhuh, yastimadhuka, yastyahva, yastyahvam, yastyahvaya, Yashtimadhu
Tamil	addimodrum, adhimathuram, adimaduram, aravam, athimaduram, athimathuram, athimathurappal, ati maduram, ati-maduram, atimaduram, atimaturam, atimaturamver, atinaram, atinkam, atinkucceti, atinmku, atti, attikala, attikatakam, attimatucaram, attimaturam, attimaturi, attivellai, attiyam, attumutti, calli, cimaiyatimaturam, cira, ciraval, ecitavakam, ekitavakam, eratam, eratayam, etalakam, etalakam,evarukan, ivastimaturam, iyastimaturam, kancukam, kancukam,kattatimaturam, kilitakam, koli, kunriver, kuyilamoti, kuyinmoli, mannaikatti, mannaikkatti, mannaikkatticceti, mannaikkatticeti, mati,matukamaliram, matukamaturam, matukamaviram, matukavalli, matuli, matulikam, matuparni, matura, maturakam, maturakammaturaver, mulankam, nuncu, vatalam, vellaikkunri, venkunri, vitakam, yastimatukam, yatti, Irudhu
Telugu	athimaduramu, athimathuram, ati-madhuramu, atimadhuramu, atimaduramu, yashti-madhukam, yashtimadhukam
Tibetan	sin mnar, sin-mnar
Urdu	asal-us-sus, asal-us-sus muqqashar, asal-us-sus nim kofta, asl-us-soos, asl-us-sus, mithi lakdi, mulathi, mulethi, mulhatti, nim kofta mulethi, rub-ul-sus, rub-ul-sus siyah, rub-us-sus, rubb-us-soos, tub-ul-sus
Gujarati	Jashtimadhu

Plants Medicinal Value

Medicinal Systems

Ayurved

Unani

Siddha

Tibetan

Folk

Western

Sowa Rigpa

Pharmacological profile

Phytochemicals

Licorice powder

Glabridin

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL)

Herb usable parts

Roots

Rhizome

Whole plant

Ethanomedical Uses

Herbal Remedies

Joshanda

Siddha Ponnankanni thailam

Siddha Puliyarai nei

Ethnopharmacology use

Rhizomes and roots tonic, expectorant, demulcent and laxative.
Used for treating gastric ulcers, cough, so re throat, myopia, irritation in urinary tract and mouth disorders.
Infusion of root relieves chronic joint problems.
Root paste is effective in initial stages of baldness, hair loss and dandruff.

Source: Medicinal Plants in the Indian Arid Zone, March 2005, Director Central Arid Zone Research Institute Jodhpur 342 003

Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

Habit - Perennial shrub

Parts used - Whole plant

Application - Cough; bronchitis; constipation; asthma; cold; throat pain

Treatment - General

References - Chopda and Mahajan 2009, Sharma et al. 2013

Liquorice root has been prized since ancient times for its incredible ability to balance and brighten the skin. This natural ingredient contains glabridin, a compound known for its skin benefits, which helps reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Liquorice also has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, which are great for calming the skin and reducing redness. Its gentle exfoliation also helps remove dead skin cells for a smoother, brighter complexion. Adding liquorice root to your skincare routine can help alleviate these concerns and keep your skin looking beautiful.