Mulethi, also known as licorice or Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. Mulethi oil, however, is not commonly available as an essential oil extracted through steam distillation, unlike many other herbal oils. Mulethi rootmore...
Licorice roots have been used worldwide as medicine and flavor in the industry for over 4000 years. Medicinal uses of licorice are recorded in texts such as Charaka Samhita, Assyrian Herbal (2000 BC) and Ebers Papyrus (1600 BC). The word liquorice essentially derives from Old Gremore...
Liquorice or Mulethi is a tall, erect herb, growing upto about 1.5 metres in height. The dried roots and underground stems or rhizomes of the plant constitute the drug. The root of the plant is a laxative and expectorant. When externally used it has a soothing effect on the skin.more...
The plant has stoloniferous roots  and green coloured pinnate leaves with 10-15 leaflets. ... The distinct alluring aroma of mulethi root  comes from the presence of a biochemical compound anethole whereas its signature sweet taste is due to the compound glycyrrhizin.more...