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Sources and physiological effects

Dietary sources
Marsh-mallow belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae) and is native to Southern Europe, Southern Russia and Kazakhstan. In herbal medicine marshmallow is successfully used treat coughing due its hihg muilage content. It is mainly grown in Eastern Europe and Belgium for the production of phytotherapeutics. As a food the root was eaten in times of need as a substitute for carrots. Flowers and young leaves are still used in some salads today. The plant gained fame mainly through its former use for marshmallowconfection production.
Physiological effects
Immune system	Increases phagocytosis

Detailed information

Mallow root extract for respiratory diseases

The soothing properties of the marsh-mallow root (Althaeae radix) make the plant extract suitable for the treatment of bronchial mucosa diseases with cough. In addition, marshmallow root extract normalizes excessive activity of the bronchial cilia, and studies have shown an increase in phagocytosis activity in the mucosa (1).

Indications

Effect	Indication	Dosage
Physiological effects at a low intake	Complementary therapy for colds & influenza and for bronchitis and catarrhs of the upper airways	0.15 - 0.3 ml/d
	Therapeutic support for cough complaints and chesty cough	0.15 - 0.3 ml/d

Administration

General mode of administration
When	Marsh-mallow root extract should be taken between meals
Side effects
No relevant side effects known to date.
Contraindications
Do not use with pre-existing allergies to marsh-mallow root. Note possible cross allergies.

Interactions

Drug or nutrient interactions
None	No interactions are known to date.

References

1) Monographie Kommission E. 1989. Althaeae radix. Bundesanzeiger. Heftnummer 43

References Interactions
Stargrove, M. B. et al. Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Strategies, 1. Auflage. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Health Sciences, 2008.

Gröber, U. Mikronährstoffe: Metabolic Tuning –Prävention –Therapie, 3. Auflage. Stuttgart: WVG Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Stuttgart, 2011.

Gröber, U. Arzneimittel und Mikronährstoffe: Medikationsorientierte Supplementierung, 3. aktualisierte und erweiterte Auflage. Stuttgart: WVG Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Stuttgart, 2014.