Marsh-Mallow
Botanical Name: Althaea officinalis
Botanical Name:
Althaea officinalis
Family:
Malvaceae
Appearance:
A perennial plant, right, up to 1.50 m long, with white pillows on the stem and leaves.
Roots of 20-30 cm long and 2-3 cm thick, are characterized by the fact that after removing the root bark the interior is white, pale yellow.
Flowers at the top of the stem have 5 white petals, sometimes pink, with lots of violet stamens.
Vegetables in the plain area through sandy places, besides flowing waters, ponds.
Origins:
- Europe
- Western Asia
- North Africa
Active constituents:
- Polysaccharide mucilages, carbohydrates, starch compounds, pectins, flavonoid glycosides, camphorol, quercitine, phenolic acids, tannins, sugars
Healing properties:
It is based on mucilaginous substances, especially in the roots. It is recommended for inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory and digestive tracts.