●First State In India To Have Organized Cultivation Of Mulethi : Himachal Pradesh
News: The commercial cultivation of licorice (Mulethi) has only recently started in Himachal Pradesh, making it the first state in India to have organised Mulethi agriculture.
- Mulethi, also referred to as licorice, is a perennial shrub with a sweet flavour.
- Named after a plant: Glycyrrhiza glabra
- The presence of glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than sucrose, gives the roots a sweet flavour.
- It has long been recognised and utilised in Ayurvedic medicine for regeneration (known as “Yashtimadhu” in Ayurveda).
- It has long been recognised and utilised in Ayurvedic medicine for regeneration (known as “Yashtimadhu” in Ayurveda).
- Mulethi is used in herbal treatments because of its inherent sweetness.
- Also, it is utilised in conventional treatments for lung and chest conditions.
- It is used to flavour fake and natural sweeteners, cigarettes, wine, and candies.
- Antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties are present.
- Due to the rise in macrophage and lymphocyte production, it is known to strengthen immunity.
- Asthma, cough, colds, sore throats, and other respiratory conditions can all be treated with mulethi plant.
- Due to the presence of flavonoids, which help to prevent excessive body fat accumulation, it aids in weight loss.
- It enhances our digestive system, lowers the amount of acid in our intestines, and aids in body detoxification.