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