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MARSHMALLOW

Althaea officinalis L.
Upper airways
Digestion

Marshmallow Althaea officinalis L. is native to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa. Its mucilaginous polysaccharide content is thought to be responsible for its soothing effect on the upper airways. Read the detailed description

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MARSHMALLOW Root 4/1
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Regulations
and analysis

Identification : TLC

Data on traditional use

Cahier de l’agence du médicament (France):

  • Digestive spasms
  • Used for the upper respiratory tract
  • Used for intestinal transit and stool consistency

EMA monograph :

  • Used for the upper respiratory tract
  • Relief of mild gastrointestinal disorders

WHO monograph :

  • Soothe the respiratory tract (pharyngeal and other mucous membranes)

Monographie Canada :

  • Soothes the gastrointestinal mucosa

German monograph :

  • Used for the upper respiratory tract (pharyngeal and other mucosal irritations)
  • Soothe the gastric mucosa
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Detailed description

Marshmallow Althaea officinalis L. is a herbaceous plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa. Since ancient times, the whole plant has been known to soothe the respiratory tract, as well as sore and irritated throats and irritated skin.

Fresh marshmallow root contains large quantities of mucilaginous polysaccharides. These active compounds are thought to be responsible for its soothing and antioxidant action, particularly on the upper airways.

Healing properties have been demonstrated on hydroalcoholic extracts in in vivo studies, for which its flavonoids are thought to be responsible.


Sources
  1. Sarah Shabih, et al, 8 april 2022, doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-90999-0.00013-6
  2. Taotao Xue, et al, Int J Biol Macromol . 2023 Jul 1;242(Pt 4):125098. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125098.

FAQ

What is Marshmallow ?

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.) is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family and native to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa. Its root is particularly rich in mucilaginous polysaccharides, which are among the plant’s key compounds of interest.

What are the main applications of Marshmallow Root?

Marshmallow root is mainly used in formulations designed to support upper respiratory tract comfort, particularly for throat irritation. It is also used in food supplements targeting digestive comfort and gastrointestinal mucosal wellness.

Which Marshmallow ingredients are available from Pharmanager Ingredients?

Pharmanager Ingredients offers Marshmallow Root as well as a 4:1 Root Extract.