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Althea officinalis (marshmallow)
Althaea officinalis, more commonly known as marshmallow, is a member of the Malvaceae (mallow) family and is native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. Marshmallow thrives in moist, marshy environments. Its roots are prized for having high mucilage content, providing soothing, demulcent properties beneficial for irritated mucous membranes. Internally, marshmallow root is used for alleviating inflammation in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts, making it valuable for conditions such as sore throats, gastritis, and cystitis. Externally, the root is applied to burns, ulcers, and other inflammatory skin conditions to promote healing. Its root contains mucilage, pectin, polysaccharides, flavonoids, and coumarins, contributing to its therapeutic effects. Historically, the Ancient Egyptians had combined marshmallow root pulp with honey to create an early form of marshmallow candy, originally consumed for its medicinal benefits. A 2022 in vitro study PMID: 36569306 investigated the effects of Phytohustil® and Althaea officinalis root extract on vascular endothelial cells. Findings revealed that these preparations exhibited both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, thereby enhancing the migratory capacity of our endothelial cells.
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