Pure root powder · 100g
Yastimadhu (Single Herb)
Single-herb Glycyrrhiza glabra. Traditionally used for respiratory comfort, throat care and gastric soothing.
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Yashtimadhu.A quiet remedy, a long tradition.
For over two millennia, Ayurveda has used Yashtimadhu — liquorice root — to soothe the gut, ease the breath, and restore the skin. We bring you its science, its uses, and authentic formulations from Chakrapani Ayurveda.
Est. Tradition · 5000 yrsChakrapani Ayurveda
About the Herb
Yashtimadhu —
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Common names: Mulethi (Hindi) · Liquorice / Licorice (English) · Madhuyashti (Sanskrit)
Known across Sanskrit texts as Madhuyashti — the “sweet stick” — Yashtimadhu is one of Ayurveda’s most documented herbs. Its dried root, naturally fifty times sweeter than sugar, has been used continuously from the Charaka Samhita to modern clinical practice.
Rasa (Taste)Madhura — Sweet
Guna (Quality)Guru, Snigdha
Virya (Potency)Sheeta — Cooling
Vipaka (Post-digestive)Madhura — Sweet
Dosha EffectPacifies Vata & Pitta
Part UsedDried root & stolon
Key Benefits
Soothes Digestion
Calms hyperacidity, eases bloating and supports a comfortable gut.
Easier Breathing
Relieves dry cough, sore throat and supports clear airways.
Brighter Skin
Promotes an even, radiant complexion (varnya) and calms irritation.
Boosts Immunity & Calm
A classical Rasayana — supports vitality, restful sleep and resilience.
Application in Ayurveda
One herb, mentioned across nearly every classical text.
Yashtimadhu appears in the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya — recommended singly and within hundreds of compound formulations across the three principal systems of Ayurvedic care.
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Digestive System
Anulomana (carminative — aids digestion) and Pittashamaka (cools acidity). Featured in classical formulations for hyperacidity and gastric comfort.
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Respiratory System
Kasahara (anti-tussive) and Swarya (voice-supporting). A core ingredient in remedies for cough, throat dryness and bronchial wellbeing.
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Rasayana (Rejuvenation)
Medhya Rasayana (nervine tonic — calming and intellect-supporting). Promotes voice, vitality and graceful ageing.
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Skin & External Use
Varnya (complexion-enhancing) and Vrana-ropana (wound-healing). Used in lepas and oils for irritation and post-sun care.
Ayurveda Pharmacy
Yashtimadhu, in three authentic forms.
Formulated and dispensed by Chakrapani Ayurveda — available at chakrapaniayurveda.com.
Ayurvedic lozenge
Yashtimadhu Ghana Vati
A concentrated extract lozenge — convenient daily support for the throat, voice and upper respiratory tract.
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Cold relief formula
Pratishyaya Yog
A classical compound featuring Yashtimadhu — formulated for relief from cold, congestion and seasonal discomfort.
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About Chakrapani Ayurveda
25 years of excellence in the field of Ayurveda.
Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center, based in Jaipur, India, is a working Ayurvedic hospital, traditional pharmacy and international training institute. Patients from over sixty countries have consulted our Vaidyas for Panchakarma therapy, classical formulations and authentic Ayurvedic care — including remedies built around Yashtimadhu.
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Share your concern in a short message. A qualified Vaidya from Chakrapani Ayurveda will respond with personalised guidance — herb suitability, preparation, dosage and lifestyle suggestions for your constitution.
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Recommendations based on your prakriti and current state.
Herb Suitability
Whether Yashtimadhu — and in what form — is right for you.
Doctor Guidance
Direct response from a practising Ayurvedic physician.
Doctor-Led Personalisation
One herb. Many forms. The right choice is personal.
Ayurveda is not a one-size remedy. A short conversation with a Vaidya ensures Yashtimadhu reaches you in the form, dose and combination that best supports your constitution.
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Determine the right dosage
Based on your age, agni and current condition.
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Suggest the appropriate form
Powder, tablet, decoction, ghrita — each has its place.
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Guide your purchase
An honest recommendation, never a hard sell.
For Practitioners
Clinical detail, sourcing and the modern evidence base.
A working summary for Vaidyas and integrative practitioners — covering effect on Agni and dhatus, practical dosage, quality control and links to the modern research literature.
Effect on Agni & Dhatu
Mildly Agni-deepana without aggravating Pitta. Primarily nourishes Rasa, Rakta and Shukra dhatu; Snigdha–Guru qualities make it Brimhana (nourishing) and Balya (strengthening), especially for depleted tissues.
Dosage & Forms
Churna (powder): 3–6 g/day with warm water, ghee or honey. Kwatha (decoction): 50–100 ml. Ghana Vati: 1–2 tablets twice daily. Yashti-ghrita and lepa for external use. Always titrate to Agni and condition.
Quality Control & Sourcing
Roots sourced from authenticated Glycyrrhiza glabra cultivars, identity-tested by macro- and microscopy. Batches screened for heavy metals, pesticide residues and microbial load — manufactured under GMP-certified Ayurvedic pharmacy standards.
Evidence-Based Information
Glycyrrhizin and flavonoids show documented gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activity in modern literature.
Frequently Asked
Common questions, answered.
How long does it take to work?+
Mild symptoms like throat irritation or acidity often ease within a few days. For deeper Rasayana benefits — sleep, immunity, skin — allow 4–8 weeks of consistent use under guidance.
Can I stop my regular medication?+
Yes — once you experience consistent benefit and your symptoms have settled, your regular medication can often be tapered and stopped. This should be done in consultation with your treating doctor or Vaidya, not abruptly on your own.
Is this herb safe for children?+
Yes. In small, age-appropriate doses (typically as part of a formulation) Yashtimadhu has been used safely in paediatric Ayurveda for cough and throat complaints. Use under a Vaidya’s guidance for children.
Can I take it long-term?+
Yes — Yashtimadhu is largely safe for long-term use at the doses recommended in classical Ayurveda, and is in fact considered a Rasayana (rejuvenative) meant for sustained use. A practitioner can guide you on the most suitable form and duration.
Panchakarma
The deeper work of healing.
Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s classical five-action cleansing and rejuvenation therapy — undertaken under medical supervision over a period of days or weeks. Chakrapani Ayurveda offers Panchakarma as a residential, doctor-led programme for patients seeking deeper, structural healing.
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Medically reviewed and written by qualified Ayurvedic practitioners at Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center, Jaipur — practising classical Ayurveda since 1995.