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:
1.Marshamallow Althaea officinalis and uses.
last edit date:3rd,Mar.2010.
- Name:Marshmallow Root Extract
- Serie No:R037.
- Specifications:5:1 TLC
- INCI Name:ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
- EINECS/ELINCS No.:277-254-6
- CAS: 73049-65-7
- Chem/IUPAC Name:Althaea Officinalis Extract is an extract of the roots of the marshmallow,Althaea officinalis,Malvaceae





