Herbs
Marshmallow (Althaea Officinalis)
| A.K.A.: |
White Mallow, Mortification Root, Sweetweed |
| Part Used: |
Root |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Anticatarrhal, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Lithotriptic, Mucilant, Nutritive, Vulnerary |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Pantothenic acid, Sodium, Vitamins A and B-complex |
| Primary Uses: |
Asthma, Bedwetting, Bleeding, Boils, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Kidney Problems, Lung Congestion, Nervous Disorders, Pneumonia, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Problems, Uterine Problems, Whooping Cough, Wounds |
| Secondary Uses: |
Allergies, Breasts problems, Burns, Constipation, Coughs, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Eyes/sore, Gangrene, Gastric Disorders, Glandular Problems, Inflammation, Intestines, Kidney Stones, Lactation/absent, Liver Disorders, Membrane Irritation, Mucus/excessive, Skin Disorders |
Marshmallow helps to expel phlegm and relaxes the bronchial tubes while soothing and healing. It aids in healing lung ailments such as asthma and inflammation.
- Anti-inflammatory; works as an anti-irritant making it a soothing treatment for the gastrointestinal tract.
- A very soothing treatment for any sore or inflamed part of the body.
- Urinary problems.
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