I Tried Mulethi for My Cough—and Now I Get Why Ayurveda Swears by It

Let me be honest: I’ve always been a bit skeptical about herbal remedies. Growing up, I reached for cough syrups and lozenges whenever the sniffles hit. But a few weeks ago, an annoying dry cough just wouldn’t go away. That’s when a friend suggested I try mulethi—also known as licorice root. I rolled my eyes at first, but I was desperate enough to give it a shot. And honestly? I’m glad I did.

Mulethi has been used for centuries in Ayurveda for cough, sore throat, and respiratory health. It’s naturally sweet and cooling, which makes it perfect for dry and irritated throats. What surprised me the most was how fast it started working. Within two days of drinking mulethi tea twice a day, my throat felt soothed and the coughing fits had noticeably reduced.

I started looking deeper into it and found this detailed article on Ask Ayurveda (https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1287-is-mulethi-good-for-cough-ayurvedic-benefits-and-remedies) that breaks down how mulethi works, when to use it, and which combinations (like with honey or ginger) are most effective. It was helpful to know that it's not just about "drinking herb tea," but understanding how to match the herb with your symptoms and body type.

In my case, mulethi tea at night and a honey paste during the day did wonders. I found a cool post on Threads about the honey combo and how it helps with dry cough: https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DMiL_F8KOww. It matched my experience perfectly—mulethi seemed to coat my throat and take the edge off that constant tickle.

And when I tried inhaling mulethi steam (yes, that’s a thing!), I found it opened up my sinuses too. Turns out, a lot of people swear by this method. Here's a helpful breakdown I stumbled across on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919625860505. You just boil mulethi in water, breathe in the steam for 5–10 minutes, and feel the tension in your chest melt away.

I also noticed that this isn’t just a "grandma remedy" anymore. Mulethi is getting some real attention across platforms. One of my favorite posts was this simple bedtime tip on Instagram that made me want to try a warm cup before bed: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMiL-52uQOQ/. It really helped calm my throat during the night.

I saw even more validation in a tweet from the Ask Ayurveda team reminding users to take mulethi in moderation: https://twitter.com/AskAyurveda_24/status/1948752686616080835. That was important—too much of a good thing isn’t always good, especially for people with blood pressure issues.

On Facebook, there’s a great little reminder about using herbs like mulethi to build long-term immunity rather than just treating symptoms: https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1065909815688989. And if you’re like me and want a deeper dive into its adaptogenic effects and modern applications, check out this solid breakdown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ask-ayurveda_mulethi-glycyrrhiza-glabra-is-more-than-activity-7354518433876635648-DeS5?