Marshmallow # / Althea officinalis
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Althea
Species:
officinalis
Folk / Common Names:
Actions:
Demulcent, emollient,
Part(s) Used:
Leaf, Flower, root
Constituents:
Quercetin, tannin, scopoletin, Kaempferol , mucilage
Uses:
For dry throats, sinusitis, cystitis, coughs, IBS, UTI's , reflux.
Majikal Uses:
Notes:
NB. contains compounds which are MAO - A / MAO - B inhibitors therefore should not be used by anyone taking SSRI's or antidepressants.
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