Althaea officinalis Leaf/Root Extract is the extract obtained by drying the leaves and root of Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.) is one of the most important medicinal plants of the Malvaceae family, whose roots, leaves and flowers are usually used in traditional medicine in many countries around the world.

It appears in the form of a yellow or brown powder.

This plant has been used in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory reactions of the respiratory system and irritant cough and to resolve inflammation, including inflammation of the oral tissue and gingival abscesses (1).

Contains peptins, starch, monosaccharides, disaccharides, mucilages, flavonoids, antioxidants, coumarin, scopoletin, tannin, asparagus and many amino acids. The extracts obtained from the roots and flowers are antibacterial (Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria), antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-mycobacterial and anti-cough (2).

Cosmetics

It is used in cosmetic formulations for its antifungal and antibacterial properties in order to preserve the product.

Other uses

In eastern countries it is used as an infusion to make tea.

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Althaea officinalis studies

Typical commercial product characteristics Althaea Officinalis Root extract

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(1) Gautam, Shiv & , Navneet & Kumar, Sanjay & Chauhan,  Antimicrobial efficacy of Althaea officinalis Linn. seed extracts and essential oil against respiratory tract pathogens.  Reshu. (2015). Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 5. 115-119. 10.7324/JAPS.2015.50921. 

(2) Banaee M, Soleimany V, Nematdoost Haghi B. Therapeutic effects of marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.) extract on plasma biochemical parameters of common carp infected with Aeromonas hydrophila. Vet Res Forum. 2017 Spring;8(2):145-153. 

Mehreen A, Waheed M, Liaqat I, Arshad N. Phytochemical, Antimicrobial, and Toxicological Evaluation of Traditional Herbs Used to Treat Sore Throat. Biomed Res Int. 2016;2016:8503426. doi: 10.1155/2016/8503426.