Marshmallow

Other Common Names: Althea, Sweet weed, Mortification root.

Latin description: Althea officinalis.

Parts to use: Root, infrequently leaves.

Chemical constituents: Mucilage which is much higher in the root than the leaves, asparagin, tannin.

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, emulcent, emollient, expectorant, diuretic.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Considered an immune system stimulant.
Demulcent and expectorant.
Used for coughs, inflammations, sore throats, irritations of the mouth and mucous membranes, external and internal ulcers, muscular stiffness, asthma, diarrhea, and cystitis.
Used for gastritis, esophagitis, hiatus hernia, enteritis (including large bowel), indigestion, dyspepsia, ulcerations (as adjunct to other therapies), colic, and acid dyspepsia.
Used to reduce colic following kidney stones.
As a poultice for a healing balm for cuts, swellings and light burns.
The original "marshmallow" which was sucked for sore throats: Soak powdered dry root and some sugar in water until it becomes like jelly.

Dosage

Capsules: 4 “0” capsules 3x daily or more. It is one of
the few things that you can use freely.
Decoction: 1 cup 3x daily.

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