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Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 02:50
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Marshmallow, White Mallow

  • Botanical Name

    Althaea officinalis

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    20 to 100mL weekly

Marshmallow is revered as a demulcent herb making it useful for soothing hot and inflamed tissues in the lungs, digestive and urinary systems. It has been traditionally used for the management of dry, irritated coughs and other respiratory problems and is a wonderful ally for the cold and flu season, especially for its ability to soothe an inflamed and sore throat. It frequently gets used for hot and painful urinary problems such as cystitis, kidney stones and urinary tract infections. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Marshmallow and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Marshmallow has a long history of use and Pliny, an ancient Roman scholar said, “Whosoever shall take a spoonful of the Mallows shall that day be free from all diseases that may come to him.” The genus name for marshmallow is derived from the Greek word altho, which means ‘to cure’, giving a good indication of how highly regarded this plant was in ancient times.

  • Actions

    Diuretic , anti-inflammatory, demulcent, vulnerary, expectorant

  • Indications

    •    Dry spasmodic coughs 
    •    Digestive inflammation such as peptic ulcers, colitis, constipation
    •    Urinary inflammation such as urinary tract infections, cystitis
    •    Dry and itchy skin
    •    Sore and dry mouth and throat
    •    UV damage (topical) to skin

  • Energetics

    Sweet, cooling, moistening

  • Use in Pregnancy

    No adverse effects expected.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with lithium, antidiabetic and oral (take separately) drugs

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Ribwort, Liquorice, Corn Silk, Slippery Elm, Comfrey, Oats Green