Marshmallow Root Organic Vegan MEGA STRENGTH 1000 mg per capsule / 60,000 mg per bottle organic vegan Vcaps (Althea officinalis)

Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) -- the herb, not the white puffy confection roasted over a campfire -- has been used for more than 2,000 years as both a food and a medicine. The Romans, Chinese, Egyptians, and Syrians used marshmallow as a source of food, while the Arabs made poultices from its leaves and applied them to the skin to reduce inflammation. Both the root and leaves contain a gummy substance called mucilage. When mixed with water, it forms a slick gel that is used to coat the throat and stomach to reduce irritation. It is also applied topically to soothe chapped skin. Few scientific studies have looked at the effects of marshmallow in humans. Most of its suggested uses come from a long history of use in traditional healing systems. However, one recent study confirmed that marshmallow preparations help soothe irritated mucous membranes. Asthma Bronchitis Common cold/sore throat Cough Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis Indigestion Stomach ulcers Skin inflammation