| Most Common Name: | Marsh
Mallow, Marshmallow | | Botanical
Name: | Althaea Officinalis | | Also
Known As (other names): | Mallards, Mauls, Schloss
Tea, Cheeses, Mortification Root |
Marshmallow belongs to a very large family of Mallows (Malvacaea)
found abundantly in the tropics and reducing in numbers in colder regions. Marsh
Mallow itself can be found throughout Europe and is cultivated all over the
world. The Medicinal use of this plant dates back to the time of the Roman
empire when it was grown in almost every garden for its healing properties. Flowers,
leaves and roots are harvested from this plant.
It is
used for, or in treatment of: | | Inflammation | Urinary
tract infection | Coughs | | Bronchitis | Expectorant | Enteritis | | Cystitis | Boils,
abscesses | Peptic ulcers |
Administered
as/Available in: | | Syrup | Liquid
Extract | Tea | | Infusion | Dried
leaf or root | |
Constituents
(i.e. what has been reported to be in this herb): | | Mucilage | Sugar | Flavonoids | Polyphenolic
acids | | Lime phosphate | Asparagin | Pectin | Oil | | Polyphenolics | | | |
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