Medicinal Herbs · Adaptogen & Soothing Herb
Liquorice Root
Glycyrrhiza glabra · Mulethi · Sweet Root · Yashtimadhu
Mulethi — one of the most widely used herbs across Ayurveda, Unani and modern nutraceuticals. PAX Herbal supplies dried liquorice root and powder standardised for glycyrrhizin, the key anti-inflammatory and soothing triterpenoid saponin.
About This Product
Liquorice Root Glycyrrhiza glabra
Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), known as Mulethi or Yashtimadhu in Ayurveda, is one of the most consumed medicinal roots in the world. Its primary active compound, glycyrrhizin (glycyrrhizinic acid), is 50 times sweeter than sucrose and exhibits significant anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory activity. Flavonoids including liquiritigenin and isoliquiritigenin contribute additional antioxidant and phytoestrogenic properties.
Demand spans multiple industries: Ayurvedic and Unani formulations, pharma excipients (natural sweetener, tablet binder), food and confectionery, tobacco flavouring, and increasingly the nutraceutical sector for gut health and adrenal support supplements. PAX Herbal sources premium quality dried root pieces and powder from Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Deglycyrrhizinated liquorice (DGL) extract — used in gut health formulations — is available through our Herbal Extracts category.
Key Specifications
- Glycyrrhizin≥2.5% (food) / ≥4% (BP grade)
- Moisture<10%
- Total Ash<8%
- OriginRajasthan / Gujarat, India
- Parts UsedDried root / root powder
- Pack Size25–50 kg PP bags
- MOQ500 kg
- Lead Time7–14 Days
Available Grades
Grades & Specifications
| Grade | Active Marker | Form | Moisture | Pack | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Root Pieces | ≥2.5% | Whole/split root | <10% | 25–50 kg bags | Ayurvedic/ food grade (non-BP) |
| Root Powder | ≥2.5% | 60–80 mesh | <10% | 25–50 kg bags | Ayurvedic / food grade (non-BP) |
| Peeled Root (BP Grade) | ≥4% | Peeled dried pieces | <10% | 25–50 kg bags | British Pharmacopoeia compliant |
Pharmacopoeia note: The British Pharmacopoeia (BP 2023) specifies a minimum of 4% glycyrrhizin for Liquorice Root drug-grade material. Our Peeled Root (BP Grade) meets this standard. Standard and Powder grades at ≥2.5% are suitable for Ayurvedic, food, confectionery and non-BP applications. Please specify your intended use when requesting a quote.
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End Uses
Applications & Industries
Ayurvedic & Unani
Core ingredient in Ayurvedic formulations for respiratory, digestive and throat health.
Respiratory Health
Expectorant and soothing herb in cough syrups, lozenges and throat formulations.
Food & Confectionery
Natural flavourant and sweetener in confectionery, beverages and tobacco industry.
Pharma Excipient
Used as natural sweetener and binder in tablet manufacturing and oral liquids.
Gut Health Supplements
DGL form used widely in nutraceutical gut-lining and anti-ulcer formulations.
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