Common name:

Marshmallow

Family:

Malvaceae

Parts used:

Leaves & Roots

Chemistry:

ROOT:25-35% Mucilage, Tannins, Pectin (35%), Asparagine

LEAF: Mucilage, Flavonoids incl. Kaempferol + Quercitin
Polyphenolic acids incl. Caffeic, Salicylic, Vanillic, p-Coumaric
Trace essential oil

Main actions:

Nutritive, demulcent,

Other Actions:

Emollient, vulnerary, laxative, expectorant, antitussive, anti-inflammatory

Dosage:

tincture 1-4ml TDS

Safety:

 

Advisable not to take prescribed medication together with Althea radix-may inhibit the absorption