over use of Yastimadhu

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> I drink Yogi tea every night before bed. I include a licorice tea

bag with two others, is this harmful to me???

> Bon

 

The medicinal use of licorice root in both Western and Eastern

cultures dates back several thousand years. Licorice is particularly

useful in treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS has been

attributed to an increase in the estrogen-to-progesterone ratio.

Licorice is believed to lower estrogen levels while simultaneously

raising progesterone levels.

 

Licorice Root is a restorative and stimulant for the adrenal glands.

It contains cortisone-like elements similar to the adrenal hormones.

For menopause, it is thought that the estrogen-like activity of

licorice is responsible for many of its beneficial effects, but its

effects on progesterone levels may also be important.

 

Though being powerful adrenal stimulant and wonderful estrogenic herb, care

must be taken, not to take licorice too often, or it can deplete potassium and

elevate blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, use it with caution or

avoid it entirely. On the other hand, if you suffer from low blood pressure,

this herb will be useful in correcting the problem. Licorice makes a pleasant-

tasting tea. It can also be added in small amounts to other herbal teas to

improve their flavor. Since you are combining it with Yogi Tea, you are already

making it safer.

 

For hot flashes, drink 1-2 cups of licorice tea or taking 500-

1,000 mg in tablet or capsule form daily. Or take 1/2-1 teaspoon of

tincture, twice daily.

 

In summary, if you can regularly (say every sunday morning, just

after getting up) monitor B.P. or pulse in case you have obtained skill

(gift?)in estimating B.P. from pulse, you can exceed the above doseage.

Without worrying about B.P., upto 10 gms root powder per day (spread

over 2-3 times) is safe, even during pregnancy. With Honey, it becomes further

safe. The sugar content in both is easily digestible. Just take 2-3 pinches and

see how you feel in head. If you enjoy, your prakruti will be

benifitted. ( do not compare the effect of intoxicants; you should

feel enjoyable calm.). Execess dose will show up in swelling on feet, below

ankle bone, etc. Supervision of a Vaidya, however, cannot be substituted by self

wisdom. Ayurveda secret is benificial combination of herbs and "Anupana" to

remove toxicity or other dangers.

 

Yeshtimadhu when combined with Harde, Chandan (Sandal), Aamla,

Isabgol forms a pitta pacifying, anti-acid-reflux, mild

laxative. Without decreasing the "Agni".

 

Regards

Dr. Bhate