Generally, the malathi exhibits hot and dry properties, functioning as a suppurative, demulcent, and lenitive agent. It actively relieves thirst and cough while removing unhealthy humors. Additionally, it possesses diuretic and emmenagogue properties, offering benefits in conditions like asthma and irritable bronchial passages.

In traditional Unani medicine, Glycyrrhiza has gained esteem for centuries as a treatment for hoarseness of voice, asthma, and also irritation of the larynx. Further, it is widely used to alleviate sore throat. Moreover, it extensively utilized to flavor medicinal decoctions and as a base for pills.

Furthermore, it serves to treat coughs, catarrhal affections of the throat and pulmonary mucus membrane, dysuria, and edema of the belly due to urinary troubles. The compound liquorice powder, containing Senna and also sulfur, acts as a mild laxative. In larger doses, the drug exhibits mild mineral-corticoid and anti-inflammatory actions, proving useful in managing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Addison’s disease.