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From the herb garden
Marshmallow #
Althea officinalis
| Family | Malvaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Althea |
| Species | officinalis |
| Part(s) used | Leaf, Flower, root |
Actions
Demulcent, emollient, (what these mean)
Uses
For dry throats, sinusitis, cystitis, coughs, IBS, UTI's , reflux.
Constituents
Quercetin, tannin, scopoletin, Kaempferol , mucilage
Please note: NB. contains compounds which are MAO - A / MAO - B inhibitors therefore should not be used by anyone taking SSRI's or antidepressants.