Other names : Althaea officinalis, marsh mallow, common marshmallow
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. 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