Marshmallow

Althaea officinalis

Other names : Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow, common marshmallow, ウスベニタチアオイ, 藥蜀葵 (pinyin: yàoshǔkuí), Persian: خطمی، ختمی‎‎, Arabic: ختمية الطبية، خبيز‎‎, Heemst, Guimauve officinale, Echter Eibisch
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

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.

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

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