Marshmallow

Description

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a mucilaginous herb that moistens and nourishes the mucous membranes of the lungs, GI tract, and urinary bladder.  It has been used for thousands of years to support repair and decrease inflammation in these organs.  

It is a key plant medicine in the herbal treatment of dry non-productive coughs, bladder irritation, and gut inflammation with ulcerations.   

Locally Grown

This tincture was made from herb that was wild-harvested with care from our clinic garden, then tinctured fresh at the height of harvest season.  Supplies are limited.

Ingredients:

Althaea officinalis, distilled water, and certified organic cane alcohol.

Recommended Dose: 

1-3 ml / 2x / day in 2 oz water.

Synergistic Combinations Include:
– For added support overcoming a chronic or lingering viral infection, combine with Ilex Viro Protect, available as a tincture, brew tea, or granules and Honey Loquat Cough Syrup;
– For treatment of urinary tract infections or interstitial cystitis, take with Alisma Kidney Cleanse, available as a tincture, brew tea or granules;
– For additional support healing ulcers and leaky gut, combine with Marshmallow GI Repair, available as a brew (decoction) tea.

 

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Sources
Ahmad Ameri, Ghazaleh Heydarirad, Jamileh Mahdavi Jafari, Ali Ghobadi, Hossein Rezaeizadeh, Rasool Choopani. (2015) Medicinal plants contain mucilage used in traditional Persian medicine (TPM). Pharmaceutical Biology 53:4, pages 615-623. 

Fahamiya, Nazeem & Shiffa, Mohamed & Aslam, Mohd & Muzn, Farzana. (2016). Unani perspective of Khatmi (Althaea officinalis). 357-360.