Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) Dried - Bulk
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) Dried - Bulk
Regular price
R 229.00
Regular price
Sale price
R 229.00
Unit price
per
2 in stock
Couldn't load pickup availability
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.
