Marshmallow root
Althaea officinalis
also known as Althaea, Mallards
Moderate (traditional + soothing)
A mucilage-rich root that coats and soothes inflamed mucous membranes of the throat, lungs, and gut.
- High mucilage content — strong demulcent
- Soothes sore throat
- Eases dry cough
- Soothes gastric and intestinal mucosa
- Approved by Commission E for sore throat
- Used since the 9th century BCE
Active in Mucilage polysaccharides, Flavonoids, Asparagine, Pectin.
May slow absorption of medications taken at the same time — separate by 2 hours
May lower blood sugar — caution with diabetes medication
Generally well tolerated
Memorial Sloan Kettering About Herbs · EMA Herbal Medicinal Product Monographs · American Botanical Council HerbMedPro
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