Marshamallow Althaea officinalis and uses.

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Medicinal virtues:Bodily Influence of Marshmallow Root.

Marshmallow Root Extract INCI Name Althaea Officinalis Extract CAS 73049-65-7 EINECS ELINCS No 277-254-6 Mucilage,exopolysaccharid,althea Mortification Root Sweetweed mallards guimauve schloss tea wymote Malve Guimauve Malvavisce photo picture image Pessional herbalists may recommend marshmallow for the following health problems based on its long history of use in traditional healing systems, as well as results of laboratory and animal studies.

 The primary use of Marshmallow herb is to relieve digestive and respiratory problems, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, and asthma, but is also recommended for Crohn's disease or ulcers in reducing discomfort, diarrhea, fluid retention, and skin inflammation.

 Asthma,Antitussive;Bronchitis,Common cold/sore throat ,Cough Demulcent;Crohn's disease,Diuretic;Diarrhea,Emollient; Laxative;Gastritis,Odontalgic,Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),Indigestion,Pap smear (abnormal),Peptic ulcer,Ulcerative colitis.

 Astringent: This herb has a constricting or binding effect, for example: one that checks hemorrhages or secretions by coagulation of proteins on a soft surface.
 Cooling soother to mucous membranes. For bronchitis and irritating coughs. externally useful in varicose veins.
 Demulcent: This herb softens and soothes damaged or inflamed surfaces such as the gastric mucous membranes.
 Diuretic: This herb increases the secretion and flow of urine.
 Eases gastrointestinal irritation.
 Emollient: This herb softens and soothes inflamed tissue; softens and protects the skin.
 Energetic Functions: Transforms hot phlegm, Nourishes Lung yin, Tonifies Stomach yin and clears Stomach fire, Clears damp heat in the lower burner, Promotes lactation, Stops bleeding.
 Galactogogue: This herb promotes the flow of milk.
 Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.May reduce certain kinds of inflammation, such as that of the urinary tract.
 Intestines:A Gentle Supportive Agent to the Intestines.
 Laxative: This herb stimulates bowel movements.
 Lithotriptic: This herb dissolves urinary calculi (stones).
 May reduce certain kinds of inflammation, such as that of the urinary tract.
 Mucilant: This herb protects mucous membranes and inflamed tissues.
 Mucosal Tissue:Promotes Healthy Mucosal Tissue.
 Nutritive: This herb helps with the process of assimilating food and has the property of nourishing.
 Stomach ulcers.
 Strengthens the mucous membranes as well as the respiratory system.
 Supports the kidneys and bladder.
 Tonic: This herb restores, nourishes, and supports the entire body; it exerts a gently strengthening effect on the body
 Weight loss aid (marshmallow swells with fluid and gives a sense of fullness).
 Western Functions: Demulcent, nutritive, alterative,diuretic, emollient, vulnerary, laxative
 Wound healing.
 Vulnerary: This herb assists in the healing of wounds by protecting against infection and stimulating cell growth

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last edit date:31th,May.2009.