Overview
Common Name
Marshmallow
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Althaea
Species
officinalis
Hardiness zone
Status
At Risk
Parts Used
System Affinity
Preparation Method
Therapeutic Dosage
Tissue States
Energetics
Taste
Safety Class
Traditional Uses
Demulcent for dry coughs and irritated digestion; soothes urinary and respiratory inflammation; applied topically to wounds and burns
Clinical Notes
Medicinal Actions
Nervous System
Endocrine & Hormonal System
Digestive System
Immune & inflammatory System
Reproductive System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Musculoskeletal & Tissue Repair
Metabolic & Regulatory
General / Systemic
Oncology Note
Contraindications
Therapeutic Indications
Nervous System
Endocrine & Hormonal System
Digestive System
Immune System
Reproductive & Sexual Health
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Musculoskeletal System
Skin Wound & External
Pscyhological, Emotional & Energetic