Description:
Marshmallow root a mucillagenous herb making it useful for soothing and softening on the tissues
Dosage:
3-7 mls per day, 20-50 mls per week
Parts Used:
Root
Main Actions:
- Demulcent
- Reflux demulcent
- Emollient
Key Indications:
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer, gastritis
- Asthma, acute or chronic bronchitis, cough
- Cystitis, urethritis, dysuria
- Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, ulcerative colitis
- Topically for abscesses furunculosis, leg ulcer, pharyngitis, laryngitis, varicose ulcer, burns
Major Safety Issues:
Best taken away from prescribed drugs as it may retard their absorption