Marshmallow Root Powder | Althaea officinalis rad.

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Marshmallow Root Powder

£5.00 50g           

Marshmallow Root Powder (Althaea officinalis rad.)

Marshmallow root powder

Marshmallow root


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Althea Officinalis

Common names: Marshmallow

Family: Malvaceae

Parts used: Root

Habitat: Native to Europe, grows in salt marches. 

Constituents: Mucilage, Flavonoids, Coumarin, Polyphenolic acids

Actions: Diuretic, Emollient, Demulcent, Expectorant, Antilithic

Traditional and current uses:

• Gastritis as well as gastric or peptic ulcers

• Excessive stomach acid

• IBS

• Respiratory catarrh 

• Persistent coughs

• Cystitis

• Colitis

• Used as a gargle for inflammation of the throat


Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided for educational use only, and is not intended as a replacement for the services of a qualified medical herbalist, doctor or licensed health practitioner. The information contained herein is not diagnostic, always consult a medical health professional before embarking on a treatment programme. Urban Fringe Dispensary disclaims any liability, loss, injury or damage incurred as a consequence of the use and application of the advice given herein.


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