As the
season changes from summer to monsoon, many physical changes take place in the
body according to the season. A person falls ill if his /her body cannot adjust
with the seasonal changes. This time, herbs from the ancient medical history of
Ayurveda become helpful. One such herb which has been used for thousands of
years in treating a variety of ailments is Licorice
root. Licorice root is known as Jeshtmadh, Yashtimadhu and mulethi in India. It
is among the most powerful and oldest natural medicinal remedies known to the
mankind.
It is
used as a medicine and as a flavoring in foods, medicines, beverages,
lozenges/herbal cough candies & tobacco. Many herbal practitioners suggest
this herb as an alternative cure for number of health problems. Apart from its
properties that help fight depression, high cholesterol, heart disease, PMS,
skin disorders, stomach & gastric problems, it is a prime medicine to fight
throat ailments that become common in monsoons.
People
suffering from bad cough and cold can get relief from dry cough, sore throat,
bronchitis and asthma with this herb. The glycosides found in herb have
expectorant activity. The expectorant helps to break-up the built-up phlegm
which makes it easy to cough out. The anti-inflammatory demulcent and antiviral
properties of herb calm down bronchial spasms, lubricate the
irritated & swollen respiratory tract and sore throat as well as fight
against viral flu and asthma.
Pitambari
Ayurkanthika Vati, containing this super medicine, is a 100 % herbal chewable lozenge
product for throat diseases. It pacifies vata-kapha and useful in cough and
cold. It reduces the stickiness of naso- pharyngeal secretion & makes it
easily removable from throat.
