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The
root of the plant is a laxative and expectorant. When externally used
it has a soothing
effect on the skin. Powdered liquorice is very popular in allopathic medicine.
Stomach
Disorders Liquorice is
an excellent remedy for relieving pain, discomfort and other symptoms
caused by acrid matter in the stomach. It should he taken in powder form.
Sore
Throat The herb is a
recognized home remedy for sore throat. A small piece of raw liquorice
if chewed or sucked, provides relief by soothing the inflammation.
Cough
Lubricating the throat with a decoction of liquorice mixed with honey
brings relief in dry cough.
Myopia
Liquorice is used in the treatment of myopia. Half a teaspoon of the powder
of the root, mixed with an equal amount of honey and half the quantity
of ghee, can be given twice daily with milk on an empty stomach in this
case.
Constipation
Liquorice
is also used as a laxative in constipation. Its Powder is taken with jaggery
and water in this condition.
Stomach
Ulcer Liquorice is effective
in treating pain due to stomach ulcers, as it soothes the irritation caused
by acids. Pieces of the dried root soaked overnight in water and the infusion
taken with rice gruel helps in the cure of ulcers.
Continuous and uninterrupted use of liquorice in the treatment of stomach
ulcer is not advisable as it may cause increase in weight and puffiness
of body.
Muscular
Pains Liquorice alleviates
muscular pains. Taking an infusion of the roots soaked overnight relieves
any chronic joint problems.
Baldness
The herb is effective
in treating patchy baldness. Small pieces of the root are ground in milk
with a pinch of saffron to a paste. When this paste is applied over the
bald patches at bedtime regularly, hair growth is seen within a few weeks.
This prescription is very effective in the initial stages of baldness,
excessive hair loss and dandruff.
Wounds
and Scalds Liquorice
powder mixed with butter or ghee and honey, can be applied on cuts and
wounds with good results. The leaves of the plant, applied as a poultice,
is a remedy in scalds of the head and body.
Corns
The herb heals corns which are just appearing. A paste of liquorice sticks
mixed with sesame or mustard oil, if rubbed into the hardened skin at
bed time softens the skin and the corn decreases in size.
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