Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Yashtimadhu — 'sweet stick': classical medhya rasayana, voice-smoother and ulcer-soother; the rare intense sweet that medicine claims from the pantry.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Root sticks chewed, powdered (1–3 g) or simmered in milk or water. Its sweetness is medicinal strength — the blood-pressure caution is modern, real and dose-dependent.
Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita (yashtimadhu, medhya rasayana); Bhavaprakasha.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- chewed as sticks for throat and voice
- with honey for cough (classical pairing)
- in milk decoction for gastric fire without acid
- in medhya blends with brahmi
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: hypertension (glycyrrhizin raises blood pressure — significant with regular use)
- Contraindication: pregnancy
- Contraindication: kidney disease / low potassium
- Contraindication: prolonged daily use without supervision
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Licorice root
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (2g):
