Title: Althea
Additional Names: Marshmallow
Literature References: Dried root of Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae (marshmallow), deprived of brown, corky layer. Habit. Europe, Western and Northern Asia, naturalized in Eastern U.S. Constit. Asparagine, 25-35% mucilage, sugar, pectin.
Use: Demulcent. |