The topical application of mulethi is typically used to treat various skin conditions, but it can also be used to combat internal conditions with external manifestations (like cold sores), to improve one's overall energy, to treat melasma and lighten skin, and even to reduce the thickness of subcutaneous fat.
Chew on a piece of mulethi to soothe a sore throat or fight bad breath. Cut off a piece of raw licorice and chew on it for 5 to 15 minutes.
How can you use mulethi (liquorice)? All you need to do is to boil the root to make a tea if you are feeling nauseous or are coming down with a cold. Liquorice tea is also good for maintaining dental health; try gargling with the cooled tea.
The enzymes present in liquorice root generates macrophages and lymphocytes, that protect the body from microbes, allergens, pollutants and various auto-immune diseases. Thus, regular consumption of mulethi has been linked to a boost in immunity and protection of the body from infections and allergies.
Summers and monsoons bring forth many stomach ailments such as bloating, indigestion, acidity, heartburn and constipation. Carbenoxolone and glycyrrhizin present in the root act as a mild laxative, providing instant relief to these stomach issues.