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

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  Turmeric Detox Tea Turmeric is known for its detoxification properties and can leave you soothed if you drink it everyday. Have this tea during raining days or to warm yourself during winter days. Lets cook with step-by-step pictures. Now lets see how to cook:   Turmeric Detox Tea   Prep time 5min Cook time 10min Total time 15min Turmeric is known for its detoxification properties and can leave you soothed if you drink it everyday. Author: Shalini Recipe type: Detox Tea Cuisine:  Indian Serves: 2  servings Ingredients: Dry ginger powder - 1 tsp Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Pepper powder - 1 tsp Honey as per the taste Water -2 glass METHOD : In a pan add required water then add  1 tsp of dry ginger powder, 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of  pepper powder. Bring them to boil. Add honey as per the taste and serve warm. Pictorial:  Take all items Take water Add dry ginger powder  Turmeric powder And pepper powder drink it to boil boil well And finally add honey  Mix and serve!!!

  Red n Green Juice Drinking an apple and pomegranate juice will improve your skin quality tenfold. It is rich in Vitamin C, other enzymes and antioxidants that heal your skin and make it glowing.  Vitamin C present in these ingredients works as an anti-inflammatory agent which helps treat acne and dark spots. You can drink this anytime in a day or as a thick smoothie during mid snack or heavy workouts in evening timing.  Check out my other blog posts for other detox drinks. Lets cook with step-by-step pictures. Now lets see how to cook:   Red n Green Juice Prep time 10min Cook time 5min Total time 15min Start your day with a drink full of healthy fats can bust cravings, increase mental clarity, and regulate hormones.  Author: Shalini Recipe type: Detox drink Cuisine:  Indian Serves: 2  servings Ingredients: Green apples - 2  Pomegranates - 2  Pepper - 1 tsp Brown sugar - 1 tsp Flax seed powder - 1tsp Salt - pinch METHOD : In a blender add 1 cup of green apple and pomegranates, with 1t