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Yashtimadhu

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Yashtimadhu

Latin name

Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn

Therapeutic Dose

  • 2-4 g of the drug in powder form.

Family

Leguminosae

Part Used

  • Dried, unpeeled stolon and root

Name in Different Language

  • Sanskrit : Yastimadhuka,Yastika,Madhuka,Madhuyasti,Yastyahva
  • English : Liquorice root
  • Hindi : Mulethi, Mulathi, Muleti, Jethimadhu, Jethimadh

Pharmalogical Actions

  • Anti-bacterial action: Yashtimadhu has been shown to possess antibacterial properties, inhibiting the growth of certain bacterial strains. This action may contribute to its traditional use in treating infections.
  • Antifungal: It demonstrates antifungal activity against various fungal strains, suggesting its potential in the treatment of fungal infections.
  • Anti-oxidant activity: It possesses significant antioxidant properties, helping to scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which may contribute to its therapeutic effects in oxidative stress-related diseases.
  • Anti-ulcer: It exhibits anti-ulcer activity, protecting the gastric mucosa from damage and promoting ulcer healing. This action may be attributed to its ability to enhance mucin secretion and inhibit gastric acid secretion.
  • Hepatoprotective action: It demonstrates hepatoprotective properties, protecting the liver from damage caused by various toxins and chemicals. This action may be attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects

Therapeutic Dose

  • 2-4 g of the drug in powder form.

Used in Following SAVA Products

Reference

  1. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India: Part – 1 Volume – 1; Monograph no.79. Published by Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
  2. Bhavprakash Nighantu by Dr.K.C.Chunekar.

Other references :

[1] Manoj M.Nitalikar,Kailash c Munde et al. Liqurice showed significant anti bacterial activity against 2gram positive & 2 gram negative bacteria. IJPRIF Jan-Mar.2010;ISSN:0974-4304 vol.2 (.1 ) : 889-901.

[2] Hiroshi Hojoa & JunSatob et al.Yashtimadhu have fungucidal effect againstArthinium saccari M001 & Chaetomium funicola M002. Food ingredients 2002; J.Japan no.203.

[3] Haraguchi H. Liquorice have significant free radical quenching effect glabridin. BioorgMed.Chem 1998; 6(3):339-347.

[4] Tsai T.H.,Chen CF et al. Anti ulcer activity by raising the total concentration of prostaglandins. Biomedical application 1991,567,405-414.

[5] Dhiman RK,Chawala YK et al. Study of hepato-protective effect by preventing change in cell membrane permeability.Dig Dis Sci.Oct 2005;50(10):1807-12.

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Reference

  1. Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India: Part – 1 Volume – 1; Monograph no.79. Published by Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
  2. Bhavprakash Nighantu by Dr.K.C.Chunekar.

Other references :

[1] Manoj M.Nitalikar,Kailash c Munde et al. Liqurice showed significant anti bacterial activity against 2gram positive & 2 gram negative bacteria. IJPRIF Jan-Mar.2010;ISSN:0974-4304 vol.2 (.1 ) : 889-901.

[2] Hiroshi Hojoa & JunSatob et al.Yashtimadhu have fungucidal effect againstArthinium saccari M001 & Chaetomium funicola M002. Food ingredients 2002; J.Japan no.203.

[3] Haraguchi H. Liquorice have significant free radical quenching effect glabridin. BioorgMed.Chem 1998; 6(3):339-347.

[4] Tsai T.H.,Chen CF et al. Anti ulcer activity by raising the total concentration of prostaglandins. Biomedical application 1991,567,405-414.

[5] Dhiman RK,Chawala YK et al. Study of hepato-protective effect by preventing change in cell membrane permeability.Dig Dis Sci.Oct 2005;50(10):1807-12.

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