Glycirrhiza glabra: 1 definition

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Glycirrhiza glabra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Source: AYU: Efficacy of Rasayana Avaleha

Glycirrhiza glabra is used to alleviate suffering and adverse effects in the use of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy in the treatment of Cancer (a disease affecting mankind).—Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy have cytotoxic effects, which are hazardous to the normal cells of the patient, causing many unnecessary effects.—[...] An attempt has been made to counteract these sufferings through Ayurvedic treatment. Rasayana, that is, rejuvenation therapy, is a unique contribution of Ayurveda that provides multidimensional benefits. Rasayana Avaleha (an Ayurvedic preparation) as adjuvant to allopathic chemotherapy. The herbal preparation comprises, for example, Yashtimadhu (Glycirrhiza glabra). [...] In a nutshell, Rasayana-avaleha is an effective adjuvant therapy in protecting the patient from the adverse effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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