Sat Mulethi Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract Whole | Liquorice Juice Sticks | Yashtimadhu

Product Information

• Product Name: Sat Mulethi
• Alternate Names: Sat Mulethi, Mulethi Sat, Sat Mulhatti, Rub-ul-Sus, Rabbesoos, Rubbusus
• Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
• Common Names: Mulethi, Yashtimadhu, Licorice, Liquorice
• Plant Source: Root / Rhizome-derived extract
• Form: Solid Extract / Juice Sticks
• Family: Fabaceae
• Category: Botanical / Herbal Extract
• Product Type: Concentrated Liquorice Extract
• Colour: Dark brown to blackish-brown
• Texture: Firm, dense and resinous to stick-like
• Aroma: Characteristic sweet, earthy and liquorice-like aroma
• Taste: Naturally sweet and characteristic liquorice flavour

What Is Sat Mulethi?

Sat Mulethi is a concentrated extract of liquorice root, traditionally obtained by extracting the underground parts of Glycyrrhiza glabra and concentrating the resulting liquorice juice. Indian medicinal literature refers to liquorice extract sold in India as Rubbus soos or Sat Mulethi.

Current Indian marketplace references also describe Sat Mulethi as a concentrated herbal extract processed into a dense or resinous solid form, rather than ordinary ground Mulethi root.

Important Product Identification Note

Sat Mulethi and Whole Mulethi Root are not exactly the same product.

Whole Mulethi consists of dried root/stolon pieces. Sat Mulethi is a concentrated extract/solidified liquorice juice. Kew records both dried whole/cut root and extract forms for Glycyrrhiza preparations.

Therefore, this listing should describe the product as Sat Mulethi / Liquorice Extract Sticks, rather than implying that the sticks are unprocessed whole roots.

Product Features

• Concentrated liquorice extract derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra.
• Traditional name: Sat Mulethi.
• Also known as Rub-ul-Sus and Liquorice Extract.
• Solid, dense or stick-like extract form.
• Naturally sweet liquorice character.
• Made from traditional Mulethi root material.
• Suitable where concentrated liquorice extract is specifically required.
• Natural variation in shape, colour and texture can occur.

Benefits / Fayde

For marketplace-safe product presentation:

• Provides concentrated liquorice extract in convenient solid form.
• Naturally sweet and aromatic herbal material.
• Traditional Ayurvedic and Unani ingredient.
• Suitable for qualified herbal formulation work.
• Convenient alternative to loose Mulethi root for applications specifically requiring extract.
• Useful as a traditional botanical extract reference.
• Suitable for educational and research purposes.

These statements describe product and traditional-material characteristics only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Licorice contains glycyrrhizin/glycyrrhizic acid, so concentrated oral products should not be presented as an unrestricted everyday wellness product. NCCIH warns that excessive or prolonged glycyrrhizin exposure can cause serious adverse effects.

How to Use

Use Sat Mulethi only according to the actual product label or qualified Ayurvedic/Unani practitioner guidance.

Because Sat Mulethi is a concentrated extract rather than ordinary Mulethi root, the quantity should not be assumed to be interchangeable with Mulethi powder or whole root.

Depending on the intended product classification, it may be used as:

• A traditional formulation ingredient.
• An extract for professionally prepared herbal products.
• An aromatic/sweet botanical ingredient.
• A research or educational material.

Do not independently calculate a dose from ordinary Mulethi-root dosage recommendations.

Traditional Preparation Concept

A generalized manufacturing concept is:

Authenticated Glycyrrhiza glabra Root/Rhizome → Cleaning → Extraction with Water → Filtration → Concentration of Liquorice Juice → Solidification/Drying → Stick or Extract Formation → Quality Testing

Kew describes Glycyrrhiza glabra as a crop whose underground parts are harvested and the juice extracted and concentrated, with the resulting solid extract used in traditional liquorice sticks and wheels.

Homemade Remedy

No concentrated homemade medicinal remedy is recommended.

Sat Mulethi is already an extract, so it should not be repeatedly concentrated, boiled down or combined into improvised high-strength preparations at home.

Composition

For a product specifically sold as Sat Mulethi:

Concentrated Glycyrrhiza glabra Liquorice Extract, according to the manufacturer's specification.

The characteristic active constituent associated with liquorice is glycyrrhizin/glycyrrhizic acid, although the exact concentration can vary considerably between extracts.

Do not state a specific percentage of glycyrrhizin unless supported by the actual batch specification or COA.

Botanical Information

• Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra L.
• Family: Fabaceae
• Genus: Glycyrrhiza
• Species: glabra
• Traditional Ayurvedic Name: Yashtimadhu
• Indian Common Name: Mulethi / Mulhatti
• English Name: Liquorice / Licorice
• Relevant Plant Material: Root and stolon/rhizome
• Extract Form: Concentrated liquorice juice/solid extract

Kew records Glycyrrhiza glabra as an accepted species and documents its roots/rhizomes and liquorice extracts in medicinal and commercial sources.

Regional & Common Names

Current Indian product references use variants such as Sat Mulethi, Rabbesoos, Rubulsus, Glycyrrhizine Extract and Liquorice Juice Sticks.

Appearance

Sat Mulethi generally appears as dark brown, brown-black or very dark reddish-brown solid pieces or sticks, depending on concentration and processing.

The material may be firm, dense or slightly resinous.

Natural differences in dimensions, surface texture and colour are normal.

Aroma

The product has a distinctive sweet, warm, earthy liquorice aroma.

Flavor

Sat Mulethi has the characteristic strongly sweet liquorice flavour associated with concentrated liquorice extract.

Taste should not be used as the sole method of authenticity or quality assessment.

Traditional & Other Uses

Where permitted under the applicable classification, Sat Mulethi may be positioned as:

• Traditional liquorice extract.
• Ayurvedic Yashtimadhu extract.
• Unani Rub-ul-Sus material.
• Concentrated herbal extract.
• Liquorice juice solid extract.
• Traditional lozenge/confectionery raw material where appropriately classified.
• Botanical extract reference material.
• Raw material for qualified herbal formulation.
• Research and educational material.

Kew specifically notes that concentrated solid extract from Glycyrrhiza glabra is used in liquorice confectionery and traditional liquorice sticks.

Storage

Store Sat Mulethi:

• In a cool, dry place.
• Away from moisture and humidity.
• Away from direct sunlight.
• In tightly sealed packaging.
• Away from heat.
• Away from strong external odours.
• In a clean, dry environment.

Because the solid extract can become sticky or soften in heat/humidity, moisture-resistant and heat-protective packaging is preferable.

Safety

IMPORTANT — SAT MULETHI IS A CONCENTRATED LICORICE EXTRACT.

• Do not treat it like ordinary Mulethi root sticks.
• Do not consume large quantities or use for prolonged periods without professional guidance.
• Glycyrrhizin can cause low potassium, fluid retention, elevated blood pressure and potentially serious cardiac effects, especially with excessive or prolonged exposure.
• People with hypertension, heart disease, kidney disease or low potassium should seek medical advice before oral use.
• Licorice can interact with medicines, including corticosteroids; people taking regular medication should seek professional guidance.
• Pregnant individuals should avoid high oral exposure unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional.
• Do not assume Sat Mulethi is equivalent to DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) unless the product specifically states that it is DGL.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Do not use material that is mouldy, contaminated or unusually odorous.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sat Mulethi?

Sat Mulethi is a concentrated solid extract made from liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root material. Indian traditional literature and current Indian herbal listings use Sat Mulethi for liquorice extract.

Is Sat Mulethi the same as whole Mulethi root?

No. Whole Mulethi is dried root/stolon material, while Sat Mulethi is a concentrated extract/solid liquorice juice.

What is the botanical name of Mulethi?

The botanical name is Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

What is Rub-ul-Sus?

Rub-ul-Sus / Rabb-ul-Sus is a traditional Unani name associated with liquorice extract.

What does Yashtimadhu mean?

Yashtimadhu is the traditional Ayurvedic name commonly associated with liquorice.

Are Liquorice Juice Sticks the same as Sat Mulethi?

They can refer to the same general type of solidified liquorice extract, particularly in Indian herbal trade, but the actual form and composition should be verified from the product specification. Current Indian listings explicitly market Sat Mulethi as “Liquorice Juice Sticks.”

Is Sat Mulethi DGL?

Not automatically. DGL means deglycyrrhizinated licorice, so a product should only be called DGL when its label specifically confirms removal/reduction of glycyrrhizin.

Does Sat Mulethi contain glycyrrhizin?

Liquorice naturally contains glycyrrhizin/glycyrrhizic acid, and concentrated extracts may provide a higher concentration than ordinary root. The exact amount depends on the extraction process.

Can Sat Mulethi be taken like ordinary Mulethi powder?

No. It is a concentrated extract, so it should not be substituted gram-for-gram for raw root powder.

How should Sat Mulethi be stored?

Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.

Disclaimer

This information is provided for general botanical, Ayurvedic, Unani, traditional and product information only. It is not medical advice.

For this listing, Glycyrrhiza glabra L. is the botanical source and Sat Mulethi refers to a concentrated liquorice extract/solid extract rather than ordinary whole Mulethi root. Kew recognizes both whole/cut liquorice root and concentrated liquorice extracts as distinct material forms.

Because concentrated liquorice contains glycyrrhizin and can cause significant adverse effects at excessive or prolonged exposure, the actual product label, batch specification, COA and qualified practitioner's instructions should take precedence.