MARSHMALLOW
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
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.