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Marshmallow

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Althaea officinalis

Oral Uses

  • Cough RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is a demulcent; contains mucilage; it is an antitussive; relieves cough; soothes respiratory system. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Bed-wetting RatingRating

    Marshmallow may reduce bed-wetting. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Marshmallow is an anti-inflammatory and a demulcent; contains mucilage; it is an antitussive; soothes respiratory system; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Crohn's disease RatingRating

    Marshmallow is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates intestinal inflammation; it is a demulcent; contains mucilage; soothes intestines; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Gastritis RatingRating

    Marshmallow is an anti-inflammatory and a demulcent; contains mucilage; promotes stomach health; soothes stomach and mucous membranes; accelerates healing; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • General prostatitis RatingRating

    Marshmallow is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • GERD RatingRating

    Marshmallow is a demulcent; contains mucilage; promotes stomach health; soothes stomach. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antilithic (kidney stones) RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Uses

  • Cervical dysplasia RatingRating

    Marshmallow is a demulcent; contains mucilage; it has a soothing action; accelerates tissue healing. Use marshmallow containing vaginal suppositories daily, as suggested on the label.

  • General skin inflammation RatingRating

    Marshmallow is an anti-inflammatory; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply a marshmallow containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Insect bites RatingRating

    Marshmallow is an anti-inflammatory; it has a soothing action; accelerates healing. Apply a marshmallow containing topical preparation 3-4 times daily, for many days.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply marshmallow containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Emollient RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is an emollient; softens and soothes the skin. Apply marshmallow containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply marshmallow containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply marshmallow containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Marshmallow is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Apply marshmallow containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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