Can We Eat Raw Mulethi? Understanding the Risks and Safe Alternatives
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While chewing on a raw mulethi stick is a traditional remedy for a sore throat, modern research and traditional Ayurvedic practices advise against uncontrolled or prolonged consumption of the raw root due to potential health risks. The powerful compound glycyrrhizin, which gives mulethi its characteristic sweetness, is also responsible for adverse effects when ingested in high doses.
