Family : Papilionaceae. Habit and Habitat : A herb, reported to be found in sub-Himalayan tracts. Most of the requirenment of Pharmaceutical industries is met by import only. Recently introduced in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Cultural Practices : Haryana Mulhati No.1 (HM No.1). Propagation methods and planting time : By root cuttings. February-March or July-August. Fertilizer doses : 10 t FYM/ha applied at the time of planting Chemical fertilizers: N 80 kg (40 kg basal dose + 20 kg each at 2nd + 3rd year), P2O5 – 40 kg/ha and K2O 20 kg/ha. Irrigation schedule : At 30-45 days intervals in summer or in dry season, 7-8 irrigations are needed. Crop duration : 2.5 to 3 year. Biochemical analysis : Glycyrrhizin (12-15%), Flavonoids (Apioliquiretin, liquiritin, Apiossliquiritin, Isoliquiritin, monin, liquisitigenin, Glycycocernarin, Glycysol and Glycyrin). Post Harvest Management : After digging the roots in September, left in the field for sun drying, later the roots are sorted out and cleaned. Dry roots stored in polythene lined bags. Action and uses : Laxative, demulcent, emllkient, tonics, aphrodisiac. Used in sore throat, cough, genitourinary diseases, anorexia, asthma, persistent low fever. Compound Preparations : Yashtyadi churna, Yashtyadi Kwath, Yashtimadhwadya tails. Internal consumption and export potential : It is imported (about 5,000 to 10,000 of dry roots annually) from Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq. Any other remarks : Cultivatrion not yet popularised.
