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| Althaea officinalis |
Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Marshmallow-مارش میلو is a very useful
household medicinal herb. Its soothing
demulcent properties make it very effective
in treating inflammations and irritations of
the mucous membranes such as the alimentary
canal, the urinary and the respiratory organs.
The root counters excess stomach acid, peptic
ulceration and gastritis. It is also applied externally
to bruises, sprains, aching muscles, insect bites,
skin inflammations, splinters etc.
The whole plant, but especially the root, is
antitussive, demulcent, diuretic, highly
emollient, slightly laxative and odontalgic.
An infusion of the leaves is used to treat cystitis
and frequent urination. The leaves are
harvested in August when the plant is
just coming into flower and can be dried
for later use. The root can be used in an
ointment for treating boils and abscesses.
The root is best harvested in the
autumn, preferably from 2 year old
plants, and is dried for later use.
Availability of Marshmallow plant/root/seeds
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