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| − | Other names : Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow, common marshmallow | + | [[File:Marshmallow.jpg|thumb|Alt=Althaea officinalis|250px|left|Althaea officinalis]] |
| + | Other names : Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow, common marshmallow, ウスベニタチアオイ, 藥蜀葵 (pinyin: yàoshǔkuí), خطمی، ختمی, ختمية الطبية، خبيز, Heemst, Guimauve officinale, Echter Eibisch, Hatmi çiçeği<br>Marshmallow is a perennial species indigenous to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, which is used as a medicinal plant and ornamental plant. A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat | ||
==Special Precautions of Marshmallow== | ==Special Precautions of Marshmallow== | ||
Marshmallow may lower blood glucose level and cause allergies. Users, especially with | Marshmallow may lower blood glucose level and cause allergies. Users, especially with | ||
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==The benefits of Marshmallow are== | ==The benefits of Marshmallow are== | ||
Both marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) leaf and root are believed to offer benefits on | Both marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) leaf and root are believed to offer benefits on | ||
| − | coughing and inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Marshmallow | + | coughing and inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It was traditionally used as relief for irritation of mucous membranes, including use as a gargle for mouth and throat ulcers and gastric ulcers. Marshmallow is generally regarded as safe and marshmallow bolus has been used as an aid to radiologic examination of the esophagus. [[Demulcent]] properties. |
| − | is generally regarded as safe and marshmallow bolus has been used as an aid to | + | |
| − | radiologic examination of the esophagus. | + | |
Take internally for: | Take internally for: | ||
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* arthritis | * arthritis | ||
* kidney stones | * kidney stones | ||
| − | + | * urinary tract : As a soothing herb, marshmallow root may calm the tissues of the urinary tract. | |
| + | * It’s also a gentle diuretic that encourages urination. | ||
Apply externally for: | Apply externally for: | ||
* varicose veins | * varicose veins | ||
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* dental abscesses | * dental abscesses | ||
* gingivitis | * gingivitis | ||
| − | + | ==Used in Patent medicine== | |
| + | [[Sharbat Zoofa Murakkab]] | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | * ''Petkewich, Rachel (2006). "What's that stuff? Marshmallow". Chemical & Engineering News. 84 (16): 41. doi:10.1021/cen-v084n011.p041. Retrieved 2008-02-10.'' | ||
| + | * ''Cavero, R (2 December 2014). "Medicinal plants used for respiratory affections in Navarra and their pharmacological validation". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 158 (Part A): 216–220. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2014.10.003. PMID 25311273.'' | ||
| + | * ''John S. Williamson & Christy M. Wyandt 1997. Herbal therapies: The facts and the fiction. Drug topics'' | ||
| + | * ''Rani, S.; Khan, S.A.; Ali, M. (2010). "Phytochemical investigation of the seeds of Althea officinalis L". Natural Product Research. 24 (14): 1358–1364. doi:10.1080/14786411003650777. PMID 20803381.'' | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:herbal medicine]] | [[Category:herbal medicine]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mucilant]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Anticatarrhal]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Antilithic]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Demulcent]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Diuretic]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Expectorant]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Laxative]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Mucilage]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Pectoral]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:48, 18 June 2021
Other names : Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow, common marshmallow, ウスベニタチアオイ, 藥蜀葵 (pinyin: yàoshǔkuí), خطمی، ختمی, ختمية الطبية، خبيز, Heemst, Guimauve officinale, Echter Eibisch, Hatmi çiçeği
Marshmallow is a perennial species indigenous to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, which is used as a medicinal plant and ornamental plant. A confection made from the root since ancient Egyptian time evolved into today's marshmallow treat
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Special Precautions of Marshmallow
Marshmallow may lower blood glucose level and cause allergies. Users, especially with diabetes, must consult with doctors before taking marshmallow. It may also interact other blood-sugar-lowering agents such as ginseng, gymnema etc.
The benefits of Marshmallow are
Both marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) leaf and root are believed to offer benefits on coughing and inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It was traditionally used as relief for irritation of mucous membranes, including use as a gargle for mouth and throat ulcers and gastric ulcers. Marshmallow is generally regarded as safe and marshmallow bolus has been used as an aid to radiologic examination of the esophagus. Demulcent properties.
Take internally for:
- cough
- sore throat
- colds
- flu
- bronchitis
- sinusitis
- laryngitis
- Crohn’s disease
- peptic ulcer
- gastritis (stomach irritation)
- colitis (inflamed colon)
- cystitis
- bladder infections
- arthritis
- kidney stones
- urinary tract : As a soothing herb, marshmallow root may calm the tissues of the urinary tract.
- It’s also a gentle diuretic that encourages urination.
Apply externally for:
- varicose veins
- abscesses
- boils
- eczema
- burns
- skin ulcers
- cuts
- dental abscesses
- gingivitis
Used in Patent medicine
References
- Petkewich, Rachel (2006). "What's that stuff? Marshmallow". Chemical & Engineering News. 84 (16): 41. doi:10.1021/cen-v084n011.p041. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
- Cavero, R (2 December 2014). "Medicinal plants used for respiratory affections in Navarra and their pharmacological validation". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 158 (Part A): 216–220. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2014.10.003. PMID 25311273.
- John S. Williamson & Christy M. Wyandt 1997. Herbal therapies: The facts and the fiction. Drug topics
- Rani, S.; Khan, S.A.; Ali, M. (2010). "Phytochemical investigation of the seeds of Althea officinalis L". Natural Product Research. 24 (14): 1358–1364. doi:10.1080/14786411003650777. PMID 20803381.
