Dried Marshmallow Root Powder is commonly used to treat infections, wounds, burns and scrapes, but it has other health benefits too.
Also commonly known as white mallow herb
Marshmallow Root Powder / Althaea officinalis
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- Treat coughs and colds
- Can help treat some digestive problems, including leaky gut syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- It's anti-irritant properties and can help relieve itching, swelling, redness and dry/chapped skin.
- Can help reduce water retention and bloating.
- Can be used topically on the skin or as a drink (tip, infuse in cold water to preserve its full health benefits)
TRADITIONAL USES (INTERNAL)
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- Roots: digestive system
- Leaves: urinary system and lungs
TRADITIONAL USES (EXTERNAL)
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- Used as an ingredient in drawing ointments for abscesses and boils and as an emollient for varicose veins and ulcers. Also popular as a gargle to soothe the throat.
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PROPERTIES
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- Demulcent
- Emollient
- Diuretic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Expectorant
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CONTAINS
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- ROOTS: mucilage, traces of essential oil, pectin, asparagine, tannins
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