Althaea officinalis L. (Malvaceae), commonly called marshmallow, marsh mallow, or sweetweed. In French, it is Guimauve offcinale; in German, Eibisch or Weisse Malve.
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Description
Name
Althaea officinalis L. (Malvaceae), commonly called marshmallow, marsh mallow, or sweetweed. In French, it is Guimauve offcinale; in German, Eibisch or Weisse Malve.
Source
Remedies are made from the dried peeled roots, usually collected in Autumn, when the plant is at least two years old.
History
The Romans raised this herb to eat, but the Greeks used it as a medication. Emperor Charlemagne believed in its healing properties and promoted its use in Europe during the Ninth Century. During the Middle Ages it was used (unsuccessfully) to treat venereal disease.
Traditional Claims
Demulcent and emollient.
Commission E Recommendations
Extracts of the leaves are recommended for irritation of the mouth and throat. Extracts of the root are recommended for mild stomach upset.
Proven Effects
The main constituent of the herb is mucilage. Mucilage is a type of material produced by plants for storing energy. Technically, mucilage is a type of sugar. Pectins and starches also fall into this class. When the roots are soaked in water they swell and form a soothing gel, which may explain the popularity of ointments made with this product. When the gel passes through the gastrointestinal tract it has the effect of calming the intestines (although very large amounts can produce exactly the opposite effect). For that reason, European physicians still prescribe this herb to treat gastroenteritis, ulcer disease, and even colitis. The practice makes sense, but like so many of the other remedies endorsed by Commission E, the practice has not been validated in clinical trials.
Dosage
The recommended dosage is 6 grams of root or equal preparations. As a syrup, a single dose is 10 grams.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Cautions
Concerns
None.
Warnings. None.
Drug Testing
None of the components, either of the leaves or roots, should interfere with standard workplace urine drug screening tests.
Additional Information
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