(Althaea officinalis)
🥔 Marshmallow was used in ancient Egypt and ancient Greece.
🥔 Marshmallow root contains pectins, starches, sugars, mucilages, phytosterols, tannins and flavonoids.
🥔 Marshmallow’s actions are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, demulcent, soothing, antitussive and other pharmacological actions.
🥔 Marshmallow was traditionally used to soothe irritated mucous membrane and treat sore throats, gastric ulcers and minor respiratory ailments.
🥔 Marshmallow’s anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties support the immune system and help soothe bronchitis, sinus infection, gastric irritation and other inflammatory conditions.
