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Athimadhuram Kashayam | Licorice Tea

Athimadhuram Kashayam | Licorice Tea

Athimathuram or scientifically called as Glycyrrhiza glabra or Glyceria Glabra is a cultivated Liquorice plant hailed for its medicinal properties. It is commonly called as sweetwood.  In Tamil Nadu, we call it as 'Athimathuram' or 'Athimadhuram'. Common usage of Athimadhuram is treating cough and cold.



From the root of licorice , a sweet, aromatic flavouring can be extracted. It is native to Western Asia and southern Europe. Liquorice extracts have been used in herbalism and traditional medicine. It is used for the treatment of many health problems.

Names of Mulethi | Athimathuram in different Indian Languages:


Mulethi | Athimathuram in Hindi - Mulethi

Tamil - Athimathuram | Athimaduram | Athimadhuram

Telugu - Athi Madhuramu

Kannada - Jyeshthamadhu

Malayalam - Irattimadhuram

Sanskrit - Yashtimathu | Yastimadhu

English - Liquorice, Licorice

Gujarati - Jethimadh

Marathi - Jyeshthamadh

Properties of Athimadhuram

  • It has sweet flavor
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antispasmodic
  • Acts as a laxative
  • Contains a chemical called Glycyrrhizin 
  • Rejuvenator
  • antioxidant
  • Carries phytoestrogenic quality and
  • Immune booster

Benefits of Athimadhuram

1. Cures acidity and indigestion

Licorice root has been used for centuries to treat various ailments that involves digestive tract, as it helps to protect the stomach lining. 

2. Treatment of chronic cough and cold.

Stomach pain and headache can be reduced with consumption of athimadhuram as well.

3. Relieves stress and fights depression

Glycyrrhizin present in athimadhuram can fight against depression and anxiety. It can refresh your mind quickly. Drink athimadhuram tea thrice a day to fight against depression.

4. Menstruation

Athimadhuram cures cramps and pains during menstruation in women. Have a warm cup of this tea once in the morning to get good relief.

5. Menopause

Symptoms of menopause can be cured with the help of athimadhuram as this amazing herb is antioxidant and carries phytoestrogenic quality. The hormonal imbalance during menopause period can be cured with estrogens present in this medicinal herb

6. Constipation and indigestion

Athimadhuram roots can also work on the condition of constipation. Regular consumption of athimadhuram tea for 1 week can work as a laxative and solve the problem of constipation.

7.Arthritis

Ayurveda medicines use athimadhuram in the treatment of arthritis and other joint pains.

8. Pain Reliever

Anti-inflammatory properties of athimadhuram can reduce the pain effectively.  Increased immunity power can lessen the joint pain and muscles pain.

9. Eye Care

Athimadhuram extracts are useful for treating eye problems. Those who are suffering from blurred vision or less vision are advised to consume athimadhuram to get benefits. 

10. Respiratory problems

The tea of athimadhuram is recommended for the patients of asthma and other respiratory problems. Itching in throat, sore throat or other types of throat pain can be cured with the help of athimadhuram.

11. Body metabolism

It can be regulated by consuming athimadhuram root extracts. It can reduce bad cholesterol from body and can support bile acid flow in body.

12. Skin care

Use athimadhuram for skin diseases. The powder of dried athimadhuram roots can be used for many skin diseases like psoriasis, itching, eczema and dermatitis.  Rashes also can be cured with this powder or lotion. You can also use athimadhuram for beauty aspects, athimadhuram face pack is the best treatment for oily skin people.

13. Hair care

Regular use of athimadhuram for hair can activate the hair scalps and induce the hair growth. You can also use athimadhuram for gray hair problems.

14. Fights diabetes

This amazing root can reduce blood glucose level in blood and thus useful in treating diabetes.

15. Weight loss

athimadhuram tea is beneficial in reducing weight also.

16. Kids

As this herb is very sweet in taste, it can be given to kids to cure cough and cold. Kids can get quick relief by consuming extracts of athimadhuram roots.

How to make Athimathuram Powder or Mulethi Power at home?

Athimadhuram is hard to grind in mixie. You can crush the Mulethi root with a mortar and pestle and then grind it. You can even dry roast the crushed athimadhuram root before grinding.
Lets cook with step-by-step pictures.

Now lets see how to cook:

Athimadhuram Kashayam | Licorice Tea 

Prep time
Cook time
10min
Total time 
15min

Have this drink when you have heavy cold.
Author: Shalini
Recipe type: Detox drink
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients:
  1. Athimadhuram powder- 1 tsp
  2. Dry ginger powder - 1/2 tsp
  3. Palm sugar - 1 tsp
  4. Salt - pinch 
  5. Lemon juice - 1 tsp (optional)
  6. Water - 3 glass
METHOD :
  1. Add 3 glass of water in a pot and bring it to boil.
  2. Add athimadhuram powder,dry ginger powder, palm sugar and pinch of salt and boil them for 5 min.
  3. Strain the kashayam and add lemon juice if needed.
  4. Serve warm. Enjoy 
Pictorial: 
Take all items

Add water in pot and bring it to boil

Now add adhimadhuram powder

Add Dry ginger powder

Then palm sugar

Finally pinch of salt 

Now bring it to boil 

Boil well for 5 mins

Strain the kashayam 

Serve warm with lemon juice!!!

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