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Instructions for use:

Marshmallow is a medicinal plant with expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Chemical composition

The healing properties of marshmallow are known due to the roots and ground parts (flowers and leaves), and they are fully manifested only in the second year of the plant's life.

Althea root contains mucous and other colloidal substances, rutin, fatty oil, phytosterol, pectins, tannins, and vitamins.

In the grass of the plant are essential solid oils, mucus, carotene, vitamins, ascorbic acid, as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, zinc. The main value of marshmallow is in the contained mucus, known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant effect.

Beneficial features

The medicinal properties of marshmallow are due to the mucous substances contained in it in a significant amount, which is why the plant preparations:

They have enveloping and anti-inflammatory effects;
Reduce cough by improving sputum evacuation;
Prolong the action of anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed as part of a combined treatment.

A decoction of marshmallow roots in folk medicine is used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys, for gargling with sore throat and washing the eyes with inflammation of the eyelids.

Also, due to the beneficial properties of marshmallow, it is used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and various inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract: chronic and acute bronchitis, tracheitis.

Indications for use

The use of marshmallow is effective in the treatment of:

Angina;
Tracheitis;
diarrhea;
Gastritis;
Blepharitis;
bronchitis;
peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
Enterocolitis
Enuresis.

Contraindications

Marshmallow rarely causes side effects, so the only serious contraindication to treatment is individual intolerance. In the early stages of pregnancy (1-2 trimester), drugs with marshmallow should not be taken, the question of their use at a later date is decided by the doctor.

Ready marshmallow syrup is recommended to be used with caution by diabetics. When taking it for coughing, it should be borne in mind that the syrup cannot be combined with codeine and other drugs that suppress the cough reflex, because. this can make it difficult for liquefied sputum to come out and provoke a complication of the disease.

An overdose of plant-based products may cause nausea and vomiting. In this case, you need to wash the stomach and stop using Marshmallow.

Althea home remedies

At home, marshmallow root is used to make medicinal tea: two teaspoons of crushed root are poured into 250 ml of cold water, insisted for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. After half an hour, the tea is well shaken and filtered, after which it is slightly warmed up and drunk slowly, in small sips.

An important feature of the use of the root and herb of Althea is that it is impossible to bring to a boil and boil infusions with the plant - the starch contained in it can turn into a paste.

You can also make tea from the marshmallow herb, which is taken orally for coughing, gastrointestinal diseases, both locally and in the form of rinses. Two teaspoons of marshmallow herb pour 250 ml of hot water and let it brew for 10 minutes. To stimulate the intestines and treat the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to drink unsweetened tea. When coughing, honey is added to it, and for diabetics it is recommended to use stevia instead of honey.

In pediatrics, the use of marshmallow for coughing is successfully practiced - the remedy is non-toxic and highly effective. At the same time, both ready-made marshmallow syrup and home-cooked help. Syrup goes well with drops of anise - such a remedy treats bronchitis and relieves "barking" cough.

To prepare marshmallow syrup at home, you need to take 2 g of coarsely chopped root, put it in gauze, hang it, substitute an empty container. The root in gauze is poured with a mixture of 45 g of water and 1 g of wine alcohol, the draining liquid is collected in a container, and the root is poured into it again. Repeat this procedure for an hour. To the liquid obtained after this, add 63 g of sugar and heat until it dissolves.

Althea syrup for children over 12 years old and adults is prescribed a tablespoon up to 5 times a day. For children 6-12 years old, syrup is given in a teaspoon, for children under 6 years old - 0.5 teaspoon each. Treatment lasts 10-15 days. Before use, the syrup is recommended to be diluted with water: 50 ml of water per teaspoon of the product.

Boiled leaves of the plant are a good external remedy - they accelerate the healing of wounds and abrasions. Marshmallow root can also be consumed raw - it is chewed to relieve sore throats. Gargling with hot infusion of marshmallow is carried out with inflammation of the tonsils and gums, and its cold infusion helps with inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and skin.

An indispensable assistant for various diseases is the herb Althea officinalis (marshmallow, mallow, dog mug, gingerbread, wild rose, mallow, marshmallow grass). It has medicinal properties, but there are also contraindications that a person should be aware of before using it.

The herb helps fight peptic ulcer, gastritis, colitis, psoriasis, eczema. As a prophylaxis, marshmallow is used against fungal infections, wounds and burns are treated with decoctions.

The marshmallow grows up to 2 m in height. The main thick stem produces thin branches rising to the top. In its lower part there are round soft and regular leaves with irregular denticles along the edges.

They die off when the plant begins to bloom. In the middle of the stem there are also round leaves with a heart-shaped base. They have 3 to 5 blades. At the top of the plant there are also leaves, they are whole and also with cloves.

The flowers are located on small peduncles. The corolla consists of 5 white or pink petals. There is a double cup. Its outer part consists of 12 petals. The composition of the main cup includes 5 sheets.

The fruit of Althea is flat, disk-like, contains a large number of seeds. The plant blooms from June to July. Fruit ripening occurs at the beginning of autumn. Marshmallow is used not only in medicine to fight diseases, it is also used in cooking.

The plant is known all over the world (Russia, Ukraine, Europe, North Caucasus, Central Asia).

Wild Altea is found in bushes, lakes, meadows and rivers. The herb has been popular since antiquity for its healing properties.

Philosophers and ancient figures of Greece wrote about the healing properties of marshmallow grass (Galen, Hippocrates, Theophrastus).

The name of the plant is translated from Latin as a herb for all diseases - "Herba omniborbium".

Its healing properties were highly appreciated by naturalists, Arab scientists.

In the Middle Ages, gardens and kitchen gardens were planted with marshmallow grass. Today it is an officially tested and confirmed remedy used to combat various diseases.

Composition and caloric content of Altea

Marshmallow (it is important to study the medicinal properties and contraindications of the plant in advance) has a healing effect due to its constituent components.

Name	Content (%)
Mucous components	35
Starch	40
Phytosterols (plant hormone-like compounds)	25
Sugar	8
Pectin	10-20
Essential oils (in leaves)	0,02
Fat	2
Triticin	5-11
Tannins	4-7
inverted sugar	up to 78

Mucous substances include glucans, galacturoramnans and arabinogalactans. The leaves also contain ascorbic acid. The flowers of the plant consist of flavonoid compounds, organic acids of the phenol carboxylic series, essential and coloring substances.

In 1912, scientists discovered monosaccharides (D-L xylose and D glucose) in Altea's mucus. In 1946, hexose, methylpentose, and uronic acid were identified. The composition of dry mucus includes reducing polysaccharides (19-21%). The roots of the plant also contain ash (8%), macronutrients and micronutrients.

Useful properties of Altea

Marshmallow contains a heterogeneous mucus that helps reduce inflammation. It has analgesic and enveloping properties, promotes the removal of sputum. Althea root refers to the means used against cough.

Ready-made decoctions have a slimy consistency. The solution flows through the larynx along the back wall, passing through the vocal cords and trachea, softening the dense plaque.

Medicinal properties of marshmallow root

The active ingredients envelop the mucous membrane and restore the natural healing processes of damaged tissues. Due to its colloidal properties, a decoction based on marshmallow grass also improves sputum discharge and facilitates its removal.

For the female body

During the period of bearing a baby, expectant mothers are not recommended to take medications to prevent a negative impact on the development of the fetus.

But it is necessary to treat colds and viruses, diseases not only cause discomfort, they can also provoke serious consequences and complications.

Marshmallow (healing properties and contraindications are important to consider during pregnancy) should be used with caution and strictly after consulting a doctor. If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue therapy and contact your doctor.

Phytotherapy is no worse than various medications helps to cope with extra pounds. It is important to choose the right product and follow the precautions for use. Althea Root helps fight excess weight and control it. Mucous components prevent the absorption of fats, thereby reducing appetite.

For weight loss, it is recommended to grind the grass, pour hot water and leave for 30 minutes. Strain the resulting broth, cool to room temperature. Take the remedy 30 minutes before meals. The course of therapy lasts 30 days.

The plant also helps to remove toxins, radionuclides, toxins from the body, improves intestinal motility. The active substances of the mallow fill the body with useful components, vitamins and energy so that all internal organs function properly.

For the male body

The strong half of humanity also uses the recipes of healers and healers, along with traditional remedies, to enhance the effect and speed up recovery. The marshmallow herb helps to cope with prostatitis and adenoma.

The plant is crushed (6.5 g), mixed with water and left for 1 hour. The resulting infusion is well filtered through gauze and treated with 1 tbsp. every 2 hours

Traditional medicine recommends complex therapy using tincture of the bark and leaves of the hollow, cocklebur, wintergreen and Altea. Hemlock drops medicine along with marshmallow herb will also work, but the treatment should be discussed with a herbalist.

For children

Small patients can also be treated with mallow, only after consultation with the attending physician.

It is important to remember the contraindications, take precautions, as an allergic reaction can be provoked. Marshmallow syrup helps eliminate inflammation of the respiratory tract, has an antitussive effect. They are treated with acute respiratory infections, including bronchitis, tracheitis.

To prepare the medicine, the herb is crushed and mixed with water. Insist for a while, after which sugar is added in a small amount. The mixture is heated over low heat, cooled to room temperature and combined with fruit syrup.

Treatment of children is carried out under the supervision of a doctor, 1 tsp. 4 p. per day. The course of therapy is carried out for 10-15 days. For the treatment of young children, it is recommended to dilute the syrup with water in 0.5 tbsp.

The benefits of Althea in the treatment and prevention

The plant is used not only for prevention, but also for the treatment of many diseases, including bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia. The herb helps to restore the functioning of the digestive system against the background of gastritis, enterocolitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, positively affecting the mucous membrane.

Marshmallow (medicinal properties and contraindications are recommended to be carefully studied before using the plant) has the following healing properties:

Recipes with Althea for treatment

Application	Recipe	Course of treatment and effect
Marshmallow syrup against cough and bronchitis.	Marshmallow is poured with water, vodka is added. After a few days, sugar is added. Heated on fire and pour in a couple of drops of anise oil.	It has an antitussive effect and reduces the inflammatory process. Removes phlegm and stimulates the respiratory system. The medicine is taken in 1-2 tsp. 4 rubles per day. The course of therapy lasts from 10 to 13 days.
Emphysema treatment.	The crushed plant is poured with boiled water. Insist, filter, drink the resulting remedy at 0.5 tbsp.	Treatment is carried out for 2 months, after which it is necessary to pause for 14 days and continue therapy. Metabolic processes are restored, regeneration of damaged cells is activated.
Xerostomia (dry mouth syndrome).	Pour 2 tbsp. Althea root with boiled water (1.5 tbsp.). Infuse for 45 minutes at room temperature. Well filter and take 1 tbsp. 3-6 p. per day.	Treatment of xerostomia lasts 1.5 months.
Pneumonia, tracheitis, bronchitis.	Althea root (20 g) pour 40% vodka solution (500 ml). Infuse the mixture for 10 days in a dark place, tightly covered with a lid. Strain well and take according to the scheme.	10-15 cap. before meals 3 p. per day. Tincture removes phlegm, reduces inflammation. The therapeutic effect is achieved due to the mucous substances contained in the root.
Cystitis, disturbances in the work of the ureters.	Mix Althea, Thuringian hatma and flaxseeds in equal proportions. Hot water (0.5 l) pour 2 tbsp. herbal collection. Leave for 30 minutes and then strain.	Take 50-100 ml 4 r. per day. The course of treatment is not less than 14 days. The medicine eliminates pain and suppresses the inflammatory process in the urinary tract. It also effectively fights disorders in the digestive system and bronchitis.
Ulcer.	Althea root (20 g) mixed with comfrey, naked licorice and celandine (10 g). Herbal collection pour boiling water (200 ml) and insist until completely cooled.	The medicine is taken in the complex therapy of peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, 0.5 tbsp. before eating.
Ointment for eczema, frostbite, burns, psoriasis.	Chopped Althea root (0.5 tbsp.) Mix with goose fat (1 tbsp.). Heat on a steam bath with low heat for 6 hours. Strain the resulting mixture through gauze.	Apply ointment to the affected areas of the body 3 p. per day. The medicine is used in a complex, together with medications prescribed by a doctor.

Altea-based products help treat skin and joint diseases, rheumatism, and arthritis. Compresses with decoctions are used to wash purulent wounds, eczema, trophic ulcers.

Herbal treatment is carried out under the strict supervision of a phytotherapeutist. It is important to follow medical recommendations in order to prevent possible complications (allergic reaction or individual intolerance to active ingredients).

Water tincture from Althea envelops the walls of the stomach and intestines, promotes the healing of ulcers, protects the esophagus and organs of the digestive system from irritation.

The use of Althea in cosmetology

Marshmallow (it is important to know the medicinal properties and contraindications before starting treatment) is found not only in modern medicine. Its benefits have also been identified in cosmetology.

Marshmallow helps relieve various irritations on the skin, reduces inflammation, moisturizes and accelerates regeneration processes. It is used to treat acne and pimples. A decoction prepared on the basis of marshmallow seeds helps to get rid of dandruff.

Althea leaves have an antioxidant effect, they slow down the aging process of the skin, give it not only a healthy look, but also shine, lively color.

Morning and evening lotions for 5-10 minutes help to reduce inflammation of the skin of the face. A gauze cloth is moistened with a solution based on marshmallow grass and applied to the affected area. For 2 st. l. crushed plant roots will need 0.5 liters of liquid. To eliminate abscesses on the body, poultices using the leaves or flowers of the mallow help.

Recipes with marshmallow for skin and hair

There are valid recipes that are used in cosmetology:

Application	Recipe	Efficiency and Course
Infusion against dry skin, after shaving, peeling or vacuum massage.	Mix boiling water (1 tbsp.) And crushed dry roots of the plant (1.5 tbsp.). Moisten the folded gauze with the resulting solution and apply to the face for 15-20 minutes. After the session, the remnants of the infusion can not be washed off.	The inflammatory process decreases, the skin becomes soft and smooth, irritations are eliminated and its regenerative properties are restored. Procedures can be carried out every day before going to bed, after shaving or vacuum peeling.
Medicine for baldness and to stimulate the growth of new hair.	For 150 ml of vegetable oil you will need 1 tbsp. Altea seeds. All components are mixed and heated in a water bath for 1 hour.	The tool restores curls well. It is enough to rub the roots 1-2 p. in Week. The course of therapy consists of 15-20 sessions. After a break of 2-3 weeks, therapy can be repeated.
Acne tincture.	Cool water is added to the Althea extract, left for 12 hours. The gauze cloth is moistened and applied to the affected area 7 p. per day for 15 min.	The course of therapy includes 15 sessions up to 2 p. in Week.
Remedy for various types of lichen.	Pour 15 g of Althea with water (0.5 l), leave at room temperature for 70 minutes. Strain the resulting mixture well.	The infusion is used for a facial mask. Every day, a canvas cloth is moistened with a product and applied to the face. One procedure takes 20 minutes.
Water infusion for acne and oily skin.	Pour crushed Althea root (1-2 tbsp.) With boiled cold water (1 tbsp.). Infuse for 2 hours and strain well.	Use the medicine as lotions, compresses to eliminate rashes on the face, the inflammatory process. For oily skin that is prone to acne, masks prepared from crushed leaves of the plant are suitable.

Harm and contraindications Althea

The grass belongs to the category of completely safe plants, Althea does not cause an adverse reaction in most cases. But it contains a large amount of saccharides, which is important for patients with diabetes.

There are restrictions on the use of the herb when it comes to younger children. In some situations, treatment with Althea can cause constipation. It is important to discuss therapy with a doctor in order to prevent unpleasant consequences.

Althea has not only medicinal properties, but also a number of contraindications, when it is strictly forbidden to use medicines based on it:

It is impossible to use Althea grass together with other means that have an antitussive effect (reflex blockers). It is recommended to read the recipes of healers and healers carefully, since the plant is not combined with lead, acetates (acetic acid), copper salts.

How to choose and store Althea

The grass loves moist and light soil, where groundwater is shallow. Althea should be harvested in September or October, the period when the ground part of the plant dies off. You can also do this before it grows back. It's about April or May.

Not all grass is collected, 30% is left for the restoration of thickets. If you pick it correctly, after 3-4 years you can make new blanks. The roots of the plant for harvesting must be older than 2 years.

The grass is dug up using a plow or a shovel. For harvesting, non-lignified roots are used. When collecting thickets, they remove the earth, stems, the capitate part of the rhizome and the main rod (woody) rod. The roots are cleaned, washed, left in the air. After 2-3 days, cut into small pieces, it is recommended to do this along.

Drying is carried out in artificial conditions, at a temperature of 50 °C. Use special nets or hang a towel. The room must be well ventilated.

The natural drying process contributes to the decay of raw materials. It is impossible to soak the roots, water dissolves the contained mucus, washing them out and reducing the quality of the product.

For storage, a metal or glass container is used, which allows maintaining the healing properties of the plant for 3 years. The room should be cool and well ventilated.

Marshmallow has numerous medicinal properties, but we should not forget the contraindications to its use. With the correct and competent use of traditional medicine recipes, you can get rid of many diseases. Otherwise, there is a risk of causing complications and aggravating the state of human health.

Article formatting: Mila Fridan

Video about Althea officinalis

How marshmallow is used for various diseases:

Nature generously endows us with many medicinal plants, with the help of which it is quite possible to do without pharmaceutical preparations. Among them is Marshmallow officinalis. In pharmacology, the marshmallow root is more often used, although its ground part also has no less useful properties, you just need to know when to harvest them. The plant is now forgotten by many, although it is used in folk and official medicine. And they rarely planted it at their summer cottage, but in vain - marshmallow can replace a wide range of medicines.

This plant has been known since ancient times for its healing properties, since such ancient healers as Galen and Hippocrates, and later Avicenna, mentioned and praised it in their writings, and treated all kinds of ailments with it. This plant was considered a friend of both the rich and the poor, as it was available to any person.

In the wild, the plant can be found in a large part of central Russia, in Central Asia, in northern Africa. Prefers to grow in sunlit places near ponds and rivers or in wet areas.

Marshmallow is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Malvaceae family. What the plant looks like, look at the photo.

Chemical composition

Marshmallow officinalis is a leader plant in the content of all kinds of mucus, thanks to which all kinds of ulcers are treated. In addition to mucous substances, there is quite a lot of starch, sugars, organic acids, tannins, essential oils, and lecithin. The composition contains carotene (vitamin A) and ascorbic acid, mineral salts, etc.

The amount of nutrients in the plant depends on the season. So in summer there are more of them in the ground part of the plant, and by autumn - in the roots. But still, it is believed that the greatest amount of useful substances is contained in the rhizome of the plant, in leaves, stems and flowers - there are fewer of them.

In terms of chemical composition, and above all in terms of the amount of mucus-containing substances, marshmallow is equivalent.

Medicinal properties

peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum 12, and aqueous solutions in large doses work even better, especially with increased acidity of the stomach;
inflammatory diseases of the larynx, tonsils;
skin diseases - externally in the form of lotions for psoriasis, eczema, boils, burns, acne;
in the form of rinses for inflammation in the oral cavity and in the form of enemas for diarrhea and colitis.

The plant has an emollient and expectorant effect. Infusions and syrups with marshmallow root soothe dry cough, which is beneficial for the treatment of cough in inflammatory diseases of the bronchi and lungs - laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, as well as and.

And the anti-inflammatory effect helps to cope with the infection faster, improving the general condition of the body and increasing resistance to infections.

Preparations with marshmallow root help with hair loss, healing substances strengthen hair follicles, thereby accelerating hair growth, increasing hair.

Contraindications

Marshmallow is a plant for which contraindications are not described, however, care must be taken when using preparations from it. You need to be careful:

If there are allergic reactions and individual intolerance;
Pregnant and lactating women should never abuse drugs with marshmallow;
It is not recommended to use infusions and syrups with marshmallow root, prepared at home, for children under 3 years of age. In such situations, buy syrup at a pharmacy and be sure to read the instructions for use;
When treating cough with marshmallow root, it cannot be combined with other stronger synthetic drugs: deterioration and complications are possible.

How to prepare and store?

All parts of the plant are medicinal (leaves, flowers, stem), but pharmacologists prefer to collect the roots of the plant, since it contains the highest concentration of nutrients.

If you decide to prepare the ground part of the plant, then it is better to harvest raw materials in June-July, that is, at the time when the plant blooms. Moreover, it is recommended to collect separately both leaves, and flowers, and a stem. Dry them in a ventilated place under a canopy, exclude sunlight from the raw materials.

Harvesting of the roots is carried out in September-October, when the stems of the plant are already withered and dry. It is better to harvest the roots of a 2-year-old age: the plant begins to bloom in the second year, and the roots of a 3-4-year-old plant become stiff and stiff, and the supply of healing substances in them decreases.

After extraction from the ground, the roots are shaken off, side shoots are removed, washed and left to dry for 2-3 days. The dried roots are then cut into small pieces and left to dry in a ventilated room or in a dryer at a temperature of no more than 40º, otherwise the healing substances will be destroyed. Dry the roots until they break.

Store dried raw materials in tightly closed glass jars or in paper bags in a dry place for no more than 2 years.

Medicines and application

Infusion for cough

3 teaspoons of crushed raw materials are poured into 1 glass of warm water, allowed to brew for an hour, then filtered. Take when coughing 1 tablespoon every 2 hours.

Infusion for skin diseases

1 st. l. raw materials are poured with 1 cup of boiled water, cooled to room temperature, left for an hour to infuse, strain. A gauze napkin is wetted in the infusion and applied to the sore spot in the morning and evening.

Vodka tincture

The tincture has a high expectorant effect and anti-inflammatory effect in diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

To prepare it, pour 0.5 liters of vodka into 20 grams of chopped roots and place in a dark place, tightly closing the container with a lid. Insist 10 days, then strain. Before use, dilute 10-15 drops of tincture in warm water, take before meals three times a day.

Althea root decoction for coughing

To 1 cup of boiling water add 2 tbsp. l. crushed dry roots and leave to simmer on the water yuan for another half hour. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, strain. Bring the resulting broth to a volume of 200 ml with boiled water. It should be taken hot, 50 ml 3-4 times a day.

Althea root syrup

It is convenient to give the syrup to young children - the sweet taste of the medicine will not cause a negative reaction to taking the medicine.

The syrup can be prepared in two ways:

Add sweet fruit juice to the freshly prepared infusion, mix and give the child a teaspoonful of coughing several times a day. The course is no more than 10-15 days.
To 100 ml of freshly prepared infusion add 200 g of granulated sugar and boil for at least 1 hour.

Marshmallow root extract - a dark amber powder that can be added when preparing fees;
Mukaltin tablets - the composition contains marshmallow root extract and sodium bicarbonate (soda);
Medicinal collection No. 1: marshmallow roots + coltsfoot leaves + oregano herb. When coughing 1 tbsp. l. collection is brewed with hot water, insisted, filtered. Take 50 ml no more than 4 times a day.
Medicinal collection No. 2: marshmallow roots + licorice roots + elecampane roots. 2 tsp swords are brewed in a glass of hot water, insisted, filtered. Take in a warm form for half a glass every 3 hours.

If necessary, you can prepare an infusion of marshmallow flowers for kids, and the effect will be only if you make an infusion of fresh flowers.

How to grow marshmallow in your garden?

Marshmallow is an unpretentious plant, but for planting, choose a sunny place with moist, fertile soil. The plant propagates by dividing the bush or seeds. Reproduction by rhizomes can be carried out in spring or autumn.

Sowing seeds is carried out in early spring. Before planting, it is recommended to soak the seeds in warm water for a day. Sowing is done at a depth of 2 cm, the distance between seeds is at least 50 cm.

The plant does not require special care, it is enough to periodically loosen the ground near the seedlings and remove the weeds.
Dear readers, today you learned about such a medicinal plant as marshmallow, how to prepare medicines from marshmallow roots, and even how to grow it on your site. If you do not want to grow it, then it will not be difficult to buy it at a pharmacy, especially since the price of these drugs is not high, in the range of 30-60 rubles. Be healthy!

It has long been known that marshmallow root, when ingested or in contact with water, forms mucus. Because of these properties, marshmallows are even popularly called slime-grass.

Thanks to them, the plant is used in medicine as an enveloping agent, which promotes the rapid healing of tissues, relieves local inflammatory processes.

Althea root preparations also have a pronounced expectorant effect, which determines the main indications for their use.

The medicinal properties of the plant became widely known as early as the 10th century and were mentioned in their writings by the great physician Avicenna.

Instructions for use

The active substances contained in marshmallow roots envelop the mucous membranes, thus protecting them from irritation and additional damage.

This property allows marshmallow to be used to relieve the dry, irritating cough that often occurs with diseases such as whooping cough or laryngitis.

At the same time, this medicinal raw material is able to thin viscous sputum and reflexively promote its expectoration. This allows you to use it for diseases that are accompanied by a wet cough.

In folk and official medicine, other parts of the plant are also used, such as leaves, flowers and seeds. But it was the roots of marshmallow that received the most widespread use.

Mucous substances are able to retain microbial and viral products, as well as other toxins, preventing their contact with mucous membranes and thus providing a kind of antibacterial effect.

In addition, the roots in their composition contain pectin, a lot of starchy compounds and other biologically active components.

Indications for use

Marshmallow roots and preparations from it have a wide range of uses due to the various effects that it can provide.

Inflammatory diseases of the pharynx, respiratory tract and oral cavity:

gingivitis;
stomatitis;
glossitis;

Digestive diseases. Moreover, the more acidic the environment in the stomach or duodenum, the higher the viscosity of the mucus and, therefore, the more pronounced the effect:

esophagitis;
enterocolitis;
peptic ulcer;
gastritis;
dysentery.

Diseases of the bronchi and lungs:

Metabolic disorders as:

eczema;
neurodermatitis;
psoriasis;
dermatitis;
candidiasis.

Mode of application

An aqueous infusion of marshmallow roots is used in the form of rinses, douches, internally or externally, in the form of lotions. Rinses are used for diseases of the oral cavity, douching - for the treatment of candidiasis.

Syrups based on this raw material are used orally, tablets are absorbed. The duration of treatment is 1 - 2 weeks.

Infusions are prepared independently from raw materials purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently. To prepare the infusion you need:

Prepare a water bath and enamelware.
Place 1 tablespoon of roots and a glass of boiled cool water in an enamel bowl.
Put in a water bath and heat for 15 to 30 minutes.
Cool 45 minutes at room temperature.
Squeeze concentrated infusion through gauze.
Bring the resulting volume of infusion to 200 ml with boiled water.
Store the finished infusion in a cool place for no more than two days.

Due to the fact that marshmallow contains a lot of starch, then with diarrhea it is used not only as a remedy, but also as a nutrient.

If marshmallow root extract is added to the barium powder, then such a mixture, in preparation for an x-ray examination, helps to reveal a clearer bowel relief.

Release form, composition

Marshmallow root can be found in pharmacies in the following dosage forms:

Interaction with other drugs

This section is not well understood regarding marshmallow roots. However, due to the enveloping properties, the absorption of any other drugs from the digestive tract is reduced.

Therefore, if necessary, other medicinal substances should be taken with an interval of at least two hours from taking marshmallow roots.

Simultaneous administration with sodium bicarbonate enhances the expectorant effect and speeds up recovery.

Side effects

The drug can cause individual allergic reactions in the form of urticaria, skin itching and rash. In case of their occurrence, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and take an antiallergic agent.

Otherwise, marshmallow roots are well tolerated and do not cause specific side effects. Including do not affect the control mechanisms and concentration.

Contraindications

Reception is not recommended if reactions to this component were previously noted. Not to be used in children under three years of age. Althea tincture is prohibited for use in pregnant and lactating women, as well as in children due to the content of alcohol in its composition.

During pregnancy

The use of the above drugs during pregnancy and lactation has not been studied enough. Therefore, the potential risks and benefits of taking should be evaluated.

Althea root in these cases is prescribed only by a doctor. During application, careful monitoring of the condition is necessary.

Terms and conditions of storage

The product is stored from a year (raw materials) to three years (syrup) in a dark, dry place, at room temperature. The storage location must be out of the reach of children.

Price

Average price in Russia

The cost of "Mukaltin" is from 14 rubles, Altai syrup - 46 rubles, crushed marshmallow roots - 90 rubles.