Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) Dried - Bulk

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INCI: Althaea officinalis

Dried Marshmallow Root is commonly used to treat infections, wounds, burns and scrapes, but it has other health benefits too.

AKA: white mallow herb

Sizes: 200g, 500g, 1kg.

This product is certified: Vegan and Food Grade.

Uses & benefits

Treat coughs and colds
Can help treat some digestive problems, including leaky gut syndrome and gastro esophageal 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)

Roots: digestive system
Leaves: urinary system and lungs

Traditional uses (external)

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.

Directions for use

Infusion: root/ leaves: Cold infusion overnight 2–4g of root in 1 cup of cold water. Strain and drink 3 times a day.
Tincture: 1-4ml 3 times a day.

Properties

Demulcent
Emollient
Diuretic
Anti-inflammatory
Expectorant

Contains

ROOTS: mucilage, traces of essential oil, pectin, asparagine, tannins.

Warnings

Do not use when pregnant. Marshmallow may delay absorption of drugs taken at the same time. Stay within recommended dosage.

This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.

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