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Althea is a variety of mallow and can be found quite often in the gardens of amateur gardeners. Its benefits have been known since the very beginning of medicine. The medicinal plant is mentioned in the works of Hippocrates and Dioscorides. Many publications and articles have been published about its medicinal properties and contraindications.
Medicinal properties of the herb
In the register of medicinal raw materials in different regions you can find marshmallow root. The third part of its composition is occupied by plant mucilage, the same amount contains starch, the remaining percentage belongs to oils, sugars, pectin substances and asparagine. It is the root of the plant that is most often used to treat certain diseases, due to its mucous content. Less commonly, leaves and flowers are used for medicinal purposes. Huge areas are allocated for planting marshmallows.
- enveloping;
- anti-inflammatory;
- emollient;
- antispasmodic;
- expectorant.
This variety of mallow is used to cure diseases of the respiratory system (as well as), digestion, infections of the genitourinary system, diseases of the oral cavity (candidiasis and), and duodenal diseases, tumors, skin diseases (and eczema), tuberculosis and inflammation of the eyelids. There are recipes against mosquito bites and joint pain.
For women
Women often use marshmallow not only to improve their health, but also for beauty. With the help of this herb, you can cure cystitis if you prepare an infusion based on its plant root (2 tablespoons of marshmallow root, pour 400 ml of boiling water and leave for 7 hours, take half a glass warm 3 times a day before meals).
For diseases of the female reproductive system, douching is practiced. To prepare a medicinal decoction, you need to mix 10 g of marshmallow and egg capsule roots, black elderberry, cinquefoil, wormwood, lilac, poplar buds, and crushed walnut leaves. Pour 500 ml of boiling water over the finished mixture, place in a water bath for 15 minutes, leave for 2 hours. Carry out the procedure 3 times a day, one-time volume - 150 ml.
Its beneficial properties can be used as a skin care product to relieve inflammation and irritation if 1 tbsp. l. Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the crushed herb root, let it brew for 3 hours and filter. Every morning, moisten a gauze pad in the prepared infusion and apply to the face.
To regenerate and moisturize the skin, you need to brew an infusion according to a similar recipe, only it needs to brew a little less - only half an hour, fill the ice mold and wipe your face with ice cubes instead of morning washes.
For hair
Every woman can strengthen and stimulate her hair growth by rubbing marshmallow infusion into the scalp after washing it.
Hair Recipe:
- Pour 3 tbsp. l. crushed plant root with half a glass of cold water.
- Let it brew for 1 hour.
Against cough
Marshmallow is primarily used as a remedy (for whooping cough) for adults and children. The positive result is obvious due to the mucilage content of the plant.
A tincture of marshmallow root will help cure bronchitis, tracheitis and pneumonia. To do this, 20 g of raw material is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka, the bottle is closed and placed in a dark place for 10 days, then filtered. Take the tincture three times a day, 10 drops before meals.
Important ! Based on marshmallow, a drug has been developed that has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory, softening and enveloping effect - Mucaltin.
If the cough is caused by bronchial asthma, 4 tbsp. l. a mixture of thyme herb and marshmallow root in equal proportions, pour 250 ml of boiling water, leave to infuse for 2 hours, then filter. Drink the resulting infusion 4 times during the day. The course of treatment is from 10 days to one month.
An annoying persistent cough can be cured by collecting herbs containing marshmallow. They will help speed up the process of mucus separation due to their healing properties. To prepare a medicinal decoction you will need wild rosemary and coltsfoot, taken in a ratio of 2:1:2. Pour 200 ml boiling water 2 tsp. prepared mixture, simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, leave for half an hour. Take 1/2 cup up to 6 times a day 20 minutes before meals.
For children
Marshmallow can be used to treat very young children; it successfully alleviates the baby’s condition and relieves coughing attacks. Children are prescribed plant syrup for acute respiratory infections of the respiratory tract, bronchitis and tracheitis, as well as tracheobronchitis as an expectorant. The beneficial substances of marshmallow promote liquefaction and stimulate the respiratory system.
Important! Take the tincture with caution for people with diseases of the urinary and digestive systems.
How to prepare and take baby syrup.
- In a 1:1 ratio, mix the cooled marshmallow infusion with sugar or fruit syrup.
- Children under 12 years old - 1 tsp. dilute in 1/2 cup of water.
- The course of treatment is up to 15 days, 4 times a day, 1 tsp.
For gastritis
Marshmallow is successfully used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, damaged epithelium, stomach ulcers, etc.
Recipe for treating gastritis:
- Mix 1 tbsp. l. marshmallow and chamomile flowers, calendula and yarrow.
- Pour 2 tbsp. l. mixture 0.5 liters of boiling water.
- Let it brew for 1 hour and strain.
The finished infusion is taken 1/4 cup 3 times a day half an hour before meals. For diseases with high acidity, plant roots are used instead of flowers; for diseases with low acidity, three-leaf grass is used.
The second method of treating gastritis involves a prescription based on two components. To prepare it, take 2 tbsp. l. crushed plant root, pour in 500 ml of boiling water, put on low heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Then the broth needs to brew for 30 minutes and filter. Like in tea, honey is added to taste. Take 1/2 cup 3 times a day.
You can get rid of helminthic infestations using marshmallow root infusion. You need to prepare it according to a simple scheme: 1 tbsp. l. medicinal herb, pour 200 ml of boiling water, let it brew for 30–40 minutes, then filter the infusion and take 1 tbsp up to 6 times a day. l.
Contraindications
With so many positive properties, could there really be contraindications to the use of the plant? Unfortunately yes!
As with all medications and medicinal herbs, it is prohibited to use marshmallow if you have an individual intolerance. If neglected, skin rashes, itching and redness may occur.
You should not overuse decoctions and infusions of the plant; as with all medications, you must strictly adhere to the dosage and recipe, otherwise you can cause nausea and vomiting.
You need to be careful when combining medicinal herbs with other drugs that can thicken mucus and suppress cough.
Patients with respiratory dysfunction of the lungs, chronic constipation, varicose veins, and pregnant women in the first trimester should stop taking the drug.
Instructions for use:
Marshmallow is a medicinal plant with expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chemical composition
The healing properties of marshmallow are known thanks to the roots and above-ground parts (flowers and leaves), and they are fully manifested only in the second year of the plant’s life.
Marshmallow root contains mucous and other colloidal substances, rutin, fatty oil, phytosterol, pectins, tannins, and vitamins.
The herb of the plant contains essential solid oils, mucus, carotene, vitamins, ascorbic acid, as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, zinc. The main value of marshmallow is in the mucus it contains, known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and expectorant effects.
Beneficial features
The medicinal properties of marshmallow are due to the mucous substances it contains in significant quantities, which is why plant preparations:
- They have enveloping and anti-inflammatory effects;
- Reduce cough, improving sputum evacuation;
- They prolong the effect of anti-inflammatory medications prescribed as part of combination treatment.
A decoction of marshmallow roots in folk medicine is used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys, for gargling for sore throats and for washing the eyes for inflammation of the eyelids.
Also, due to its beneficial properties, marshmallow is used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and various inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract: chronic and acute bronchitis, tracheitis.
Indications for use
The use of marshmallow is effective in treating:
- Sore throats;
- Tracheitis;
- Diarrhea;
- Gastritis;
- Blepharitis;
- Bronchitis;
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- Enterocolitis
- Enuresis.
Contraindications
Marshmallow rarely causes side effects, so the only serious contraindication to treatment is individual intolerance. In the early stages of pregnancy (1-2 trimester), medications with marshmallow should not be taken; the question of their use in later stages is decided by the doctor.
Ready-made marshmallow syrup is recommended for diabetics to use with caution. When taking it for a cough, you should keep in mind that the syrup cannot be combined with codeine and other drugs that suppress the cough reflex, because this can make it difficult for the liquefied sputum to come out and cause complications of the disease.
An overdose of plant-based products may cause nausea and vomiting. In this case, you need to rinse your stomach and stop using marshmallow.
Home remedies from marshmallow
At home, marshmallow root is used to prepare medicinal tea: two teaspoons of crushed root are poured into 250 ml of cold water, left for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. After half an hour, the tea is shaken well and filtered, after which it is heated a little and drunk slowly, in small sips.
An important feature of using marshmallow root and herb is that infusions with the plant cannot be brought to a boil or boiled - the starch contained in it can turn into a paste.
You can also make a tea from the marshmallow herb, which is taken orally for coughs and gastrointestinal diseases, both topically and as a rinse. Two teaspoons of marshmallow herb are poured into 250 ml of hot water and allowed to brew for 10 minutes. To stimulate intestinal function and treat the gastrointestinal tract, it is recommended to drink unsweetened tea. When coughing, honey is added to it, and for diabetics it is recommended to use stevia instead of honey.
In pediatrics, the use of marshmallow for coughs is successfully practiced - the product is non-toxic and highly effective. Both ready-made marshmallow syrup and homemade syrup help. Syrup goes well with drops of anise - this remedy treats bronchitis and relieves a “barking” cough.
To prepare marshmallow syrup at home, you need to take 2 g of coarsely chopped root, put it in gauze, hang it, and substitute an empty container. The root in gauze is poured with a mixture of 45 g of water and 1 g of wine alcohol, the draining liquid is collected in a container, and the root is poured into it again. Repeat this procedure for an hour. To the resulting liquid, add 63 g of sugar and heat until it dissolves.
Marshmallow syrup for children over 12 years of age and adults is prescribed a tablespoon up to 5 times a day. Children 6-12 years old are given a teaspoon of syrup, children under 6 years old - 0.5 teaspoon. Treatment lasts 10-15 days. Before use, it is recommended to dilute the syrup with water: 50 ml of water per teaspoon of product.
Boiled leaves of the plant are a good external remedy - they accelerate the healing of wounds and abrasions. Marshmallow root can also be consumed raw – it is chewed to relieve sore throats. Rinsing with a hot infusion of marshmallow is used for inflammation of the tonsils and gums, and its cold infusion helps with inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and skin.
The cure for everything
The name of the herb is found on the pages of the works of Theophrastus and Hippocrates. Pliny called the plant “the friend of the poor” because it was used to treat wounds caused by contact with sharp objects.
In the Middle Ages, Avicenna treated marshmallow with special respect - he ranked it among the herbs that lead to the resorption of phlegm. Doctors of those times recommended using the plant for all diseases - pain in the joints and stomach; it was used to prepare antidotes and even to facilitate childbirth. In Russia during the 17th century, marshmallow was actively used in military medicine.
Tops and roots
If many years ago doctors used all parts of the marshmallow to make decoctions, now its root is most actively used. Many studies have proven that the bulk of the beneficial substances are contained there. We are talking about vitamins, amino acids and tannins (these components, by the way, make it possible to use the herb in cosmetology).
But the most active active ingredient of marshmallow root is, of course, the heterogeneous mucus polysaccharide. It is this substance that is most often used in modern pharmacology to create drugs against coughs and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The ability of mucus to envelop in this case becomes the most important tool for therapeutic effects.
Based marshmallow More than 30 drugs have been created. These include drugs such as "Mukaltin", expectorant syrups, preparations, tea for the prevention of colds. Often, the powder of the root of this plant is used as a base for the manufacture of various dosage forms.
