Marshmallow Root - Yao Shu Kui - Althea officinalis - ORGANIC
Latin name: Althea officinalis
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: Bulgaria, USA
History/Folklore: This herb has been noted for its medicinal effects since Ancient Egypt, Greece, and India. It was even mentioned in Homer's Iliad, which was written 2,800 years ago.
It's name "Althea" comes from the Greek word which means to "cure".
This is also where the originial marshmallow candy comes from, before the use of gelatin took over.
Key Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Expectorant, Emollient, Mild Laxative, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antitussive, Digestive, Analgesic, Mucigenic, Diuretic
Key Constituents: Flavonoids, Asparagine, Starch, Mucilage polysaccharides, (up to 35% in the roots), Pectin, Tannins, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Trace Minerals, Malic acid, Phytosterols.
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with asthma, allergies, bedwetting, urinary bleeding, boils/cysts, Increases and Enriches Breast Milk, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Mouth Infections (as a gargle), Pneumonia, Septicemia, Constipation, Dry Coughs, Diabetes, Cystitis, Inflammation of the Eye, Sore Throat, stomach ailments, teething, Urinary Tract Inflammation, Painful urination, irritated vagina, loss of voice, whooping cough, and infected wounds.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics/Flavour: Sweet
Meridians: LU, ST, LI, UB
Actions:
- Tonifies Yin and Fluids
- Boosts Wei Qi
- Clears Heat, Fire Toxin
- Softens Nodules
- Relaxes the Sinews
- Promotes Lactation
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