Marshmallow leaf, leaf, Rose Mallow, Althaea officinalis, HERB TM

Rose Mallow leaf and flowers, Althaea officinalis, leaf

Althaea officinalis

Action: anti-inflammatory, demulcent and expectorant action, which is mainly due to the mucilage and the presence of the polysaccharide complex, composed mainly of hexoses and pentoses.

Application: in inflammation of the lining of the respiratory, nutritional, urinary tract.

Usage: 1 tablespoon of the herb pour 500 ml of lukewarm water. Soak for 2 hours. Drink sweetened with honey 15 minutes before eating in 1 wineglass 4 times daily.