History of Marshmallow
Parts used from the Marshmallow
Leaves, roots and flowers.
Constituents (bio available chemicals):
Mucilage, glucokinins, adenosine, phytosterols and flavonoids.
Nutritional constituents:
Very high in vitamin A, also vitamin B complex. Minerals: calcium, zinc, iron, sodium and iodine.
Indications:
Gastro-oesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer and gastritis. Asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, cough, cystitis, urethritis, dysuria, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, IBS, constipation and ulcerative colitis. Topically: abscesses, furunculosis, leg ulcer, pharyngitis, laryngitis, varicose ulcer and burns.
Dosage:
400 – 1200 mg fully dried powder.
British Herbal Pharmacopoeia
Cautions for therapeutic doses
Be aware of those taking anti-coagulant and anti-platelet medications as a dose adjustment may be necessary.