Produce of India: In India Jeshthamadh (licorice) is cultivated in Panjab and sub Himalayan tracts. The short herb grows all through the year and is commonly spotted in temperate zones.

History: Jeshthamadh (licorice) may be one of the modern world’s most popular confections, so it may not be surprising that it boasts a deliciously ancient history. From China, this medicinal root spread to India, Africa, and Europe. Legend holds that even Brahma, the Hindu god of creation, affirmed its beneficent nature. In Ayurveda and has been mentioned in old ayurvedic scriptures for curing many ailments. Ancient Assyrians and Egyptians also thought licorice was good medicine

Jeshthamadh uses are common in ayurvedic, traditional and alternative medicine due to its healing properties. Several Ayurvedic scriptures have mentioned its medicinal properties like varna (improves skin complexion), kanthaya (improves voice quality), good for eyes, jeevanaya (promotes long life), and sandhanaya (healing of a fracture or wound healing).

 Active Ingredient: The active ingredient of jeshta madh is glycyrrhizin. It has powerful adaptogenic, sedative, alexiteric, synergistic properties.