Marshmallow Leaf Tincture

£10.00   100ml           

Marshmallow Leaf Tincture (Althaea officinalis fol.)

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Tincture of Marshmallow leaf (Althaea officinalis fol.) 1:3 25%

Althaea officinalis fol., organic grain alcohol

Daily adult dose: 6 - 12ml, unless otherwise prescribed. 




Althea Officinalis

Common names: Marshmallow

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

Traditional and current uses:

• 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)


Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided for educational use only, and is not intended as a replacement for the services of a qualified medical herbalist, doctor or licensed health practitioner. The information contained herein is not diagnostic, always consult a medical health professional before embarking on a treatment programme. Max Drake Medical Herbalist disclaims any liability, loss, injury or damage incurred as a consequence of the use and application of the advice given herein.