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Glycyrrhiza glabra - Yashtimadhu

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Chemical Composition
[[File:Glycyrrhiza glabra inflorescence.jpg|thumb|right|''Yashtimadhu'', ''Liquorice'']]
''' Glycyrrhiza glabra''' is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavour can be extracted. The liquorice plant is a herbaceous perennial legume native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, such as India. It is not botanically related to anise, star anise, or fennel, which are sources of similar flavouring compounds.
 
==Uses==
{{Uses|Arthritis}}, {{Uses|Mouth ulcers}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Peptic ulcer}}, {{Uses|Allergic complaints}}, {{Uses|High blood pressure}}, {{Uses|Kidney disease}}, {{Uses|Herpes}}, {{Uses|Acidity}}, {{Uses|Increases strength}}, {{Uses|Throat disorder}}, {{Uses|Hair problems}}, {{Uses|Respiratory disorder}}.
==Chemical Composition==
glycosidesGlycosides, glycyrrhizin (about 7%) and glycyrrhizinic acid, triterpenoid glycosides (saponins), flavonoids<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|1.0–1.5 cm long|violetViolet|5-20|The flowers are held in loose, conical spires, almost as long as the leaves}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit||1–3 cm long and 4–5 mm wide|Each pod contains 2–5 brown to blackish seeds|With hooked hairs|manyMany}} Threats and conservationWidely distributed in Eurasia, Glycyrrhiza glabra is not considered to be threatened. Where it is cultivated as a crop, it is normally harvested in a sustainable manner, although there are some concerns that the commercial harvest of rhizomes can be destructive to naturally occurring populations and their habitats
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka TailaYashtimadhu taila]] as ''root juice extract''* [[Kumkumadi taila]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
==Where to get the saplings==
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Dry open places}}, {{Commonly seen|sandy Sandy places near the sea}}.
==Photo Gallery==
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01728 - Glycyrrhiza glabra (Deutsches Süßholz).JPG  01731 - Glycyrrhiza glabra (Deutsches Süßholz).JPG  |Fruits01732 - Glycyrrhiza glabra (Deutsches Süßholz).JPG  Aleppolicorice.jpg  Amarelli Sassolini licorice candies.jpg  |Whole herbAmorpha et Glycyrrhiza.jpg  |LeavesBamberg 20140513092749.jpg|At field
</gallery>
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/new/new01103.html "phytochemicals"Phytochemicals]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:496941-1 Plant description]</ref><ref name="plant descriptionAyurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2012/12/08/licorice-benefits-medicinal-qualities-complete-ayurveda-details/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Glycyrrhiza+glabra "Cultivation details"]</ref>
</references>
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Fabaceae]]

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