Family -Leguminoseae
English name - Liquorices
Sanskrit names - Yashtimadhu, Yashti, Madhuka, Klitaka
Singhalese name- Velmi
Parts used - Roots
Properties:
Rasa Madhura
Guna Guru, Snigdha
Veerya Sheeta
Vipaka Madura
Attributes / Karma:
Alleviates Vata, Pitta.
Promote eyesight, (balya) strengthening, improves the complexion, Aphrodisiac, Hair tonic, improves the voice, and removes the fatigue ness & emaciation (Kshaya).
Cures blood disorderes, edematous wounds, poisoning, vomiting, excessive thirst,
Medicinal uses
External
• Poisoning & ulcerated wounds – root paste is applied locally.
• Surgical wounds are healed with the local application of Yashtimadhu & ghee and pains are relieved.
• Decoction of Yashtimadhu is used to wash eyes.
• Liquorices powder along with other drugs is used for face pack.
Internal
• Milk boiled with Yashtimadhu is effective in hoarseness caused due to shouting.
• Yashtimadhu powder with ghee, honey and milk acts as an aphrodisiac.
Formulations
Yashtyadi chourna
Yashtimadhvadi taila
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