Marshmallow

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.

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

Apply externally for:

• varicose veins
• abscesses
• boils
• eczema
• burns
• skin ulcers
• cuts
• dental abscesses
• gingivitis