Natural Althaea Officinalis/Marshmallow Extract 4:1

Introduction

 

Alcea rosea  ( Common Hollyhock ; syn.  Althaea chinensis  Wall.,  Althaea ficifolia  Cav.,  Althaea rosea  Cav.) is an ornamental plant in the Malvaceae family.

Alcea rosea is a hardy perennial, and once established should flower for many years. It will grow in a wide range of soils, and can easily reach a height of about 8 ft. The flowers are a range of colours from white to dark red, including pink, yellow and orange. Different colours prefer different soils. The darker red variety seems to favour sandy soils, while the lighter colour seems to favour clay soils. The plants are easily grown from seed, and readily self-seed. However, tender plants, whether young from seed or from old stock, may be wiped out by slugs and snails. The foliage is subject to attack from rust (Puccinia malvacearum), which may be treated with fungicides. Commercial growers have reported that some varieties ( Alcea rugosa  and  Alcea ficifolia ) are resistant to this fungus.

 

Product Name:   Althaea Officinalis Extract
Latin Name: Althaea officinalis L

Product Type: Fine Powder

Specs: 10:1,4:1

Part of the Plant Used :   Root, Leaves, Flowers
Extract Method: grain Alcohol/Water

CAS #.:   73049-65-7

 

 

Usage 

 

Marshmallow is demulcent, laxative and stomachic. It protects and soothes the mucous membranes. It is highly useful in dry cough, bronchial asthma, bronchial catarrh and pleurisy. Roots are used to cure excess stomach acid, peptic ulceration, gastritis, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Mouthwash prepared from roots is used in inflammations. Infusion of flowers is used to soothe inflamed skin. Roots ointment is used for treating boils and abscesses. Dried root is used as a toothbrush and is chewed by teething children.

 

 

Action

1) Recently, Marshmallow has been used as an expectorant to treat a variety of upper respiratory problems.
2) Marshmallow reduces inflammation and has a calming effect on the body.
3) Although Marshmallow has primarily been used for the respiratory and digestive tracts, its high mucilage content may also provide some minor relief for urinary tract and skin infections. 
4)Marshmallow's mucilage content helps soothe inflamed tissues, often caused by bronchitis. Marshmallow also relieves dryness and irritation in the chest and throat, usually brought on by colds and persistent coughs. 
5)Marshmallow has been known to relieve indigestion, kidney problems, urinary tract infections, and even external skin wounds such as boils and abscesses.