Marshmallow Root
Althea officinalis
“The drug alleviates local irritation, inhibits mucociliary activity, stimulates phagocytosis, and functions as an anti-inflammatory and anticomplementary agent, immune stimulant and hypoglycemic. Efficacy has been demonstrated when used as a gargle for inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat.”
- PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition
Weiss and Fintelmann recommend marshmallow “to reduce irritations caused by acute inflammation, particularly acute stomatitis as well as pharyngitis in conjunction with dry cough and difficulty in swallowing.”
- Herbal Medicine, Weiss & Fintelmann
a.k.a.
mortification root, sweet weed
