Condition
Treatment Support
soothing demulcent
Application
tea, capsules, or tablets
Marshmallow root reduces irritation and inflammation and is especially favored in herb formulas and products, or even taken by itself to treat urinary and respiratory tract infections and bowel irritation and inflammation. It is sometimes added to warmer, more active herbs to moderate their harshness, especially for the lungs and bladder.
Marshmallow tea is cooling and soothing and has a mild anti-inflammatory action. Herbalists recommend it to ease the symptoms of a sore throat, dry cough, cystitis, stomach irritation, ulcers, and diarrhea. Externally, it is used as a poultice to soothe skin irritation. The root contains up to 35 percent mucilage, which forms a soothing gel that coats, cools, and moisturizes wounded, inflamed tissue. Its anti-inflammatory properties also make marshmallow useful as a mouthwash.
Marshmallow has a taste of SWEET, BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
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