Liquorice Root Powder (Yasthimadhu) 85g | soothes digestive disorders, lovely sweet flavouring for drinks & desserts

Liquorice Root Powder (Yasthimadhu) – naturally sweet Ayurvedic herb

Liquorice Root Powder, traditionally known in Ayurveda as Yasthimadhu or Yashtimadhu, is made from the dried root of Glycyrrhiza glabra. Its name is derived from Sanskrit words meaning “sweet stick”, reflecting the herb’s characteristically rich and naturally sweet flavour.

Yasthimadhu has been valued in Ayurvedic cooking and traditional herbal preparations for centuries. This finely ground powder can be added sparingly to herbal infusions, warm drinks, desserts and selected Ayurvedic recipes. Ayurveda traditionally describes liquorice as sweet, nourishing, soothing and cooling, with qualities particularly suited to balancing Vata and Pitta.

Main benefits

• Soothes Digestive Distress: Acts as a natural demulcent, creating a protective mucus lining in the stomach. Helps relieve acid reflux, heartburn, stomach ulcers, and indigestion.
• Respiratory Support: Calms dry coughs, sore throats, and chest congestion by loosening phlegm and reducing irritation in the bronchial passages.
• Skin Health & Complexion: Applied topically in face masks, it helps fade hyperpigmentation, reduce dark spots, and soothe inflammatory skin conditions like eczema or acne due to its active compound glabridin.
• Stress & Adrenal Balance: Contains adaptogenic properties that help regulate cortisol levels, aiding the body in managing stress and fatigue.
• Oral Care: Fights oral bacteria responsible for cavities and bad breath; frequently used in natural tooth powders and mouth rinses.
• Balances Vata and Pitta: Its sweet taste, cooling energy and nourishing qualities are traditionally considered helpful for calming Vata and pacifying excess Pitta
• Naturally sweet flavour: Liquorice root has an intensely sweet taste and can add depth and sweetness to herbal teas and recipes without conventional sugar.
• Versatile culinary ingredient: The powder may be used sparingly in herbal infusions, warm drinks, desserts, spice mixtures and other traditional preparations.

Key ingredient and its traditional actions

• Yashtimadhu – Liquorice Root: Known botanically as Glycyrrhiza glabra, Yashtimadhu is one of Ayurveda’s most familiar sweet and cooling herbs. It is traditionally used to soothe and nourish the tissues, support comfortable digestion and provide a calming influence on Vata and Pitta.

Ayurvedic qualities

• Taste – Rasa: Predominantly sweet.
• Qualities – Guna: Heavy, smooth and unctuous.
• Energy – Virya: Cooling.
• Post-digestive effect – Vipaka: Sweet.
• Dosha effect: Traditionally balances Vata and Pitta; excessive use may increase Kapha.

How to use

• Use liquorice root powder sparingly. Add a small pinch to herbal teas, warm water, milk or a suitable plant-based drink. It may also be incorporated into desserts, spice mixtures and traditional Ayurvedic recipes.
• For an infusion, add a small pinch to a cup of hot water, allow it to infuse for approximately five to ten minutes and strain if required. Its flavour is naturally very sweet, so only a small quantity is generally needed.
• Do not consume large quantities or use continuously for prolonged periods unless advised by a suitably qualified healthcare professional.

Container content

• 85g.

Product details

• Yashtimadhu – Liquorice Root – (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Plant part used: Root
• Form: Fine powder
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed after opening.

Important information

• Liquorice naturally contains glycyrrhizin. Excessive or prolonged consumption may raise blood pressure, cause fluid retention, reduce potassium levels or affect heart rhythm.
• Do not use without professional advice if you have high blood pressure or a heart, kidney or liver condition.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have low potassium levels or take prescription medicines, particularly medicines for blood pressure, heart conditions, fluid retention or corticosteroids.
• This product is sold as a culinary herb and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
• Keep out of reach of children.