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Species Althaeae
Powder of Marshmallow


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Hungarian Pharmacopoeia

Herb Name
Marshmallow leaf
Marshmallow root
Licorice
Mallow leaf

Latin
Althea officinalis
Althea o
fficinalis
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Malva sylvestris

Amount
500 parts
250 parts
200 parts
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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