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Dried Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)

Dried Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis)

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

AKA: white mallow herb

Size: 75g.

This product is certified: Vegan and Food Grade.

INCI: Althaea officinalis
  • 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)
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  • Roots: digestive system
  • Leaves: urinary system and lungs
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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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  • 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.
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  • Demulcent
  • Emollient
  • Diuretic
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Expectorant
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  • ROOTS: mucilage, traces of essential oil, pectin, asparagine, tannins.
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  • Do not use when pregnant. Marshmallow may delay absorption of drugs taken at the same time. Stay within recommended dosage.
About These Botanicals

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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Janine
Excellent product for heartburn relief

I bought this product to help relieve heartburn. And it does help. It makes it less intense. A great product and one I will continue buying!

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C E.
best expectorant ever!

I love marshmallow root and leaves so much. Its the only thing that really relieves a tight chest and helps move me through the flu easily. Very soothing and helps moisten a dry hacking cough. very fast service from essentially natural as usual. Im a dedicated essentially natural customer ;)

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Shantel M.
Amazing product!

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Rixie M.
KIDNEY HELP

i AM USING THIS WITH 3 OTHER HERBS AS A TEA FOR MY KIDNEYS. MY KIDNEY % WENT UP FROM 11% TO 20%

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Anthea K.
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