Marshamallow Althaea officinalis and uses.

Contents

• Botanical Info of Marshmallow.
• Botanical Description:Marsh mallow,Althaea officinalis.
• Constituents and Phytochemicals of Marsh mallow,Althaea officinalis.
• Overview and Marshmallow General Information.
• Medicinal virtues:Bodily Influence of Marshmallow Root.
• Traditional Applications in Herbal Medicine:Marshmallow root.
• History and folklore:Marshmallow root.
• Therapeutics and Pharmacology:Marshmallow root
• Famous Use and functions of Marshmallow Root:
• Therapeutics and Pharmacology:Marshmallow root
• Marshmallow root Suggestions and Administrations.
• Research update:Marshmallow root,Althaea officinalis.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Anti-Inflammatories.Anti-infective.
Antitussive; Demulcent; Diuretic; Emollient; Laxative; Odontalgic.
Bronchitis, respiratory catarrh and irritating coughs.
Cough and sore throat.Respiratory system.
Connective tissue protection.
Chronic Constipation.
Cystitis and hiatus hernia.
Demulcent and emollient properties.
Mucilage-containing substances.
Mucosal tissue protection.
Pet urinary tract problems.
Soothing effect.
Urinary tract infections.

Properties:

Famous Uses:marshmallow used long history and famous for used as a Wound healer,demulcent,body to cleanse,soothing,etc.
Indications:Root are indicated for treatment of Gastritis, gastric or peptic ulceration, ulcerative colitis, enteritis, inflammation of the mouth or pharynx, respiratory catarrh with irritating dry cough, cystitis; locally for varicose veins and thrombotic ulcers. Specifically indicated in gastric or duodenal ulcer.
Dosage:Dried root: 2 to 6 g or equivalent preparations daily (cold infusion three times per day),Liquid Extract: 1:1 in 25% alcohol, 2-5ml.

Safety and Toxicity:

Marshmallow is very safe. There have been extremely rare reports of allergic reactions.Although there are no known reports or studies about marshmallow allergy, allergic reactions to marshmallow may occur.

Reference:

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♣ last edit date:13th,Oct.2010.