Mulethi (Licorice Root) & Clove Pharyngeal Soother
Slowly chewing a small piece of natural licorice root combined with a single clove coats an inflamed pharynx with soothing glycyrrhizin while clove eugenol temporarily eases local discomfort. It keeps the vocal cords hydrated during persistent tickly coughs.
Ingredients & Supplies Required
- Dried Mulethi (Licorice) Root (मुलेठी (Mulethi))
1 small 1-inch stick
Substitute: 1/2 tsp pure mulethi powder
- Whole Cloves (लौंग (Laung))
1 whole clove
Substitute: 1/4 tsp clove powder
- Pure Raw Forest Honey (शुद्ध शहद (Shahad)) Optional
1/2 teaspoon
Step-by-Step Preparation
- 1
Clean a 1-inch stick of raw licorice root under fresh running water and pat dry.
Approx. 1 mins
- 2
Gently crush the bulbous head of 1 clove and place it alongside the licorice stick inside your cheek.
Approx. 1 mins
- 3
Slowly chew and suck on the root, allowing the natural sweet glycyrrhizin and clove essential oils to lubricate the throat.
Approx. 5 mins
- 4
Discard the fibrous woody pulp once the sweet botanical flavor subsides completely.
Approx. 1 mins
Daily Routine Integration
Midday Vocal & Throat Soother
Suggested Time: Afternoon • Daily • 5 mins
Chew slowly on a small piece of licorice root whenever throat tickles or vocal strain occurs.
Precautions & Patch Test Guidance
Contraindicated in individuals with chronic hypertension or renal impairment due to potential sodium retention from high-dose glycyrrhizin. Do not swallow whole wood pieces.
For any topical preparation, always conduct a 24-hour inner-arm skin patch test first. Informational traditional wisdom only—not medical advice. Read full Health Disclaimer .
Citations & Reference: Ashtanga Hridaya (Uttara Tantra, Kasa Chikitsa) & WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Radix Glycyrrhizae).
Part of Problem Guide: How to Relieve Dry Cough, Congestion & Sore Throat
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