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Marshmallow

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Althaea officinalis

Found 14 oral actions for Marshmallow

  • 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.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Expectorant RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Pectoral RatingRatingRating

    Marshmallow is a pectoral; tones respiratory system and heals its problems. Take 4-6 g of marshmallow root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

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