Pharmacological Profile of Yashtimadhu in Urdhwajatrugata Vikaras: A Synergistic View of Ayurveda and Modern Science
July 2025
in “
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
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Studysummary This study reviews the therapeutic potential of Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.), highlighting its efficacy in managing diseases affecting the head and neck, based on a conceptual and analytical synthesis of Ayurvedic literature and contemporary scientific perspectives.
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The document explores the therapeutic potential of Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn.), a classical herbal medicinal plant, in managing diseases affecting the head and neck region, known as Urdhwajatrugata Vikaras. Yashtimadhu is renowned for its rejuvenating properties and contains active phytochemicals like glycyrrhizin and glycyrrhetinic acid, which contribute to its pharmacological effects, including anti-ulcer, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cognitive function enhancing activities. The study integrates insights from Ayurvedic literature and modern science to highlight Yashtimadhu's efficacy in promoting overall health of organs above the clavicle.
