Species Althaeae
Powder of Marshmallow

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Hungarian Pharmacopoeia

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Marshmallow leaf

Althea officinalis

500 parts

Marshmallow root

Althea officinalis

250 parts

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

200 parts

Mallow leaf

Malva sylvestris

50 parts

Preparation:

Powder

Function:

Moistens Dryness, nourishes Yin, relieves Irritation

Use:

1. Heat and Irritation of the Urinary system: Strangury, Dysuria
2. Chronic Dry Cough
3. Chronic Heat and Inflammation of the Stomach and Bowels
4. Gastro-duodenal Ulcers
5. Ulcerative Colitis

Dose:

3–5 grams

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Heat and Inflammation of the Urinary system, it may be taken with 4 Greater Cold seeds
2. Chronic Cough, take with a decoction of Raisins

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