ROLE OF YASHTIMADHU (GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA LINN.) IN PAEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES – AN AYURVEDIC AND CONTEMPORARY REVIEW
*Dr. Vidya Udhavrao Pashte, Dr. Arun Abasaheb Shinde
ABSTRACT
Paediatric respiratory diseases such as Kasa (cough), Shwasa (asthma), Pratishyaya (rhinitis), URTI, pharyngitis, and bronchitis are among the most common childhood illnesses. Ayurveda describes Yashtimadhu as a Kantya, Kaphavatahara, Shothahara, and Rasayana drug, widely used in respiratory disorders. Modern pharmacology supports its anti-inflammatory, mucolytic, anti-allergic, antiviral, and immunomodulatory properties. This review compiles classical and modern evidence to evaluate the therapeutic role of Yashtimadhu in paediatric respiratory conditions. The herb proves highly effective, safe, and palatable for children, highlighting its significance in Kaumarbhritya practice.
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