Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Marshmallow Althaea officinalis L.	Diuretic, emollient, expectorant, lithotriptic, mucilage, nutritive, vulnerary.	Single product	June 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Marshmallow, Altheae Root, Althea. Parts Used: Roots, leaves. Historical Uses: Marshmallow root has long been recognized as a source of a useful mucilage (viscous liquid) which has been used for more than two millennia to treat topical wounds, sore throat, coughs and stomach ailments.1 The mucilaginous properties of Marshmallow root yield a soothing effect on mucous membranes.1 Internally, Marshmallow is primarily used in the treatment of cough, bronchial asthma and bronchial catarrhs.2 It is also used in the treatment of gastric ulcers and chronic constipation.2 Marshmallow is also known to help painless expulsion of gall stones.3 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 10 to 40 drops or more one to three times per day. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.213 3 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.62.

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