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Benefits of licorice: It would not be wrong to call licorice an excellent Ayurvedic medicine, it is very aromatic, so many times it is used in tea and other beverages which improves its taste. Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties are found in licorice. Let's know from nutritionist Nikhil Vats what benefits you can get from it.
Diseases cured by licorice
Mulethi (Liquorice) is a panacea for not just one but many diseases. Its properties protect you from cold and cough as it helps prevent infection. Apart from this, you also get relief from flu and sore throat. Not everyone is aware that licorice is also good for our digestive system and helps in relieving problems like gas, constipation and indigestion.
Make a decoction of liquorice and drink it ,
There can be many ways to consume liquorice, but its decoction is more preferred. You can boil liquorice twigs in hot water and drink it when it becomes lukewarm. Apart from this, you can also drink liquorice powder by mixing it in lukewarm water.
Chew licorice
There can be another way of consuming licorice. You can chew its branches directly, this strengthens the body's immunity which eliminates the risk of viral infection. Apart from this, chewing licorice expands the blood vessels due to which cholesterol does not get deposited in the veins.