Dried Marshmallow Leaves are commonly used to treat infections, wounds, burns and scrapes, but it has other health benefits too. Can help treat some digestive problems, including leaky gut syndrome and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Also known as white mallow herb
Marshmallow Leaf / Althaea officinalis
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- Coughs and colds
- 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 soothing tea (tip, brew it with cold water to preserve its full health benefits)
TRADITIONAL USES (INTERNAL)
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- Leaves: urinary system and lungs
- Roots: digestive system
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.
Benefits
PROPERTIES
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- Demulcent
- Emollient
- Diuretic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Expectorant
CONTAINS
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- LEAVES: mucilage, flavonoids, scopoletin, polyphenolic acids
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