Latin name: Althaea officinalisGenera: Mallow family: Adewurzel, River weed, indigenous root, white mallow, white rootPlant description: Perennial perennial, up to 1.5 m high Felty, white-haired leaves with notched edges. White to reddish large flowers. Flowering time: June to AugustOrigin: Cultivated primarily in our country.
The plant is rarely found in the wild. Originally from the Balkans, Black Sea. One of the oldest medicinal plants, already known 2000 years ago under the name Althaca.
Medicinally used plant parts
Root, leaves, flowers. Roots are peeled and gently dried. Production very complex.
Ingredients
All parts of the marshmallow contain different amounts of peculiar smelling plant mucus, the most substantial is the root. Also starch, pectin, minerals.
Healing effects and use of marshmallow
Mucilage drugs have a soothing effect on the mucous membranes, reduce the irritation caused by coughing and make it easier to cough up. They have also been proven as a gargle for inflammations of the mouth and throat. As marshmallow syrup for coughs and bronchitis in children.
Preparation of marshmallow
Tea from marshmallow root: Pour 1⁄4 l of cold water over 2 teaspoons of cut marshmallow root and leave this mixture to stand overnight. Then stir and strain. Warmed to drinking temperature, drink two cups daily. Tea from marshmallow leaves: Pour 1⁄4 l boiling water over 2 teaspoons of marshmallow leaves, let it steep for 10 minutes and strain it. For gargling unsweetened for coughs and bronchitis sweetened with honey.
Side effect
none known.
