Marshmallow ( Althaea officinalis ) 1 L Container

🌸**Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)** is a gentle, soothing herb with a long history in European and Middle Eastern medicine, prized for its ability to protect and nourish delicate tissues. Traditionally used for respiratory, digestive, and urinary irritation, marshmallow has been valued as a softening, protective ally for the body’s mucous membranes.

**Primary actions** include demulcent, emollient, anti-inflammatory, and mild vulnerary effects. Marshmallow is commonly used for sore throats, coughs, dry or inflamed mucous membranes, digestive irritation, and urinary tract discomfort. Its mucilage-rich roots and leaves provide a protective coating, calming irritation and supporting tissue healing.

**Affinities** include the lungs, digestive tract, urinary system, skin, and mucous membranes, with a strong relationship to dryness, heat, and inflammation.

**Energetically**, marshmallow is cooling, moistening, and gently relaxing. It softens tension and heat, nourishes dry tissues, and restores balance without suppressing natural bodily functions.

**Contraindications:** Very safe and well tolerated. May slightly reduce the absorption of oral medications—take separately if needed. No known serious contraindications when used appropriately.

**Growth cycle:** Marshmallow is a perennial that thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. It produces large, soft leaves and delicate pale pink to white flowers from summer into autumn. The plant dies back in winter, storing energy in its thick roots, which are typically harvested for medicinal use.