Marshmallow is ideal for relieving all inflammation. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antitussive, softening and emollient properties, this plant can act on inflammation of the respiratory, digestive, urinary and skin tracts. Latin name: Althaea officinalis L. Part of the plant: roots.
This article was updated on 08/02/2023- In case of Aphtha, Stomatitis, Gingivitis
- In case of pruritus, wounds, irritated skin, bites
- In case of Pharyngitis, Laryngitis, Sore throat
- In case of Colitis, Gastritis, Digestive disorders
- In case of Angina, Bronchitis, Cough, ENT infection, Tracheitis
- In case of Cystitis, Urinary infection
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter the preparation. Drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Drink 3 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 liter of cold water. Leave to macerate for 10 hours. Filter the preparation and drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter the preparation. Drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Drink 3 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Let it cool then use it as a gargle several times a day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Allow to cool then soak a compress or clean cloth to apply to the affected areas.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Allow to cool then use it directly on the affected area.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Allow to cool then use it directly on the affected area.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter the preparation. Drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Drink 3 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 liter of cold water. Leave to macerate for 10 hours. Filter the preparation and drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter the preparation. Drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Drink 3 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 liter of cold water. Leave to macerate for 10 hours. Filter the preparation and drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter the preparation. Drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Drink 3 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 liter of cold water. Leave to macerate for 10 hours. Filter the preparation and drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter the preparation. Drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Drink 3 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 liter of cold water. Leave to macerate for 10 hours. Filter the preparation and drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Allow to cool then soak a compress or clean cloth to apply to the affected areas.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Allow to cool then use it directly on the affected area.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Let it cool then use it as a gargle several times a day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter the preparation. Drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Drink 3 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 liter of cold water. Leave to macerate for 10 hours. Filter the preparation and drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then filter the preparation. Drink 2 cups per day.
Pour 30 g of dry roots into 1 L of cold water and leave to macerate for 2 hours. Heat over low heat without boiling (or until 50°C) for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter the preparation. Drink 3 cups per day.
Pour 10 g of dry roots into 1 liter of cold water. Leave to macerate for 10 hours. Filter the preparation and drink 2 cups per day.
Marshmallow belongs to the family of Malvaceae. It is a perennial herb up to 1.5 m high. Its stem bears velvety green-whitish leaves, lobed and toothed. Arranged in their armpits, pinkish-white flowers, 3 to 5 cm wide, bloom in summer. The fruits are achenes.
There thick root, swivel and pale yellow gray is harvested in the fall. Marshmallow “sticks” were used in folk medicine to relieve teething in babies. Marshmallow in confectionery reminds us of delicious childhood memories and it is thanks to the mucilages extracted from Marshmallow that it was originally made.
Native to Europe and Western Asia, Marshmallow is found in humid soils and meadows as well as in salty coastal lands. It is a plant that appreciates different regions as long as it finds sun and humidity there. Its ideal climate is a temperate climate which tends towards mediterranean climate.
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Publication: Mahboubi, M. (2019). Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis L.) and Its Potency in the Treatment of Cough. Complementary Medicine Research, 27(3), 174-183. https://doi.org/10.1159/000503747
Publication: Al-Snafi, Ali. (2013). The Pharmaceutical importance of Althaea officinalis and Althaea rosea: A review. International Journal of PharmTech Research. 5(3). 1378-1385. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ali_Al-Snafi/publication/285919150
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