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Mulethi, also known as Yashtimadhu and Licorice, and scientifically named Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a well-known medicinal plant from the Fabaceae family. In Tamil, it is referred to as ATHIMATHURAM.It is a perennial herb that thrives in temperate regions. The usable parts of the plant include its runners and roots, which are harvested in the autumn. Licorice has been utilized for its medicinal properties in both Western and Eastern cultures for thousands of years and is a staple in Chinese medicine. Mulethi contains Glycyrrhizin, a sweet compound that helps reduce gastrointestinal inflammation.In addition to its medicinal uses, Mulethi is a common flavoring agent in sweets and candies in Middle Eastern and European countries. It is also employed in various folk and herbal remedies. The plant typically grows to a height of about one meter, with leaves ranging from seven to fifteen centimeters in length, featuring 9 to 17 leaflets. Its flowers are a pale whitish-blue, and the fruit is an oblong pod containing multiple seeds.