Tincture of Marshmallow leaf (Althaea officinalis fol.) 1:3 25%
Althaea officinalis fol., organic grain alcohol
Daily adult dose: 6 - 12ml, unless otherwise prescribed.
Family: Malvaceae
Parts used: Leaf
Habitat: Native to Europe, grows in salt marches.
Constituents: Mucilage, Flavonoids, Coumarin, Polyphenolic acids
Actions: Diuretic, Emollient, Demulcent, Expectorant, Antilithic
• Respiratory catarrh
• Dry coughs
• Allergic rhinitis
• Bronchitis
• Cystitis
• Topically for abcesses, boils and ulcers
• Topically to soothe irritated, itchy or inflamed skin
• Chronic nasal catarrh (nasal flush)
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