Marshmallow Root Powder HERBAL POWDER (ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS)Relieves irritation by coating inflamed surfaces. |
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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?
CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Marshmallow is a soothing agent: demulcent, diuretic, emollient, and vulnerary. Marshmallow leaf relieves irritation by coating inflamed surfaces. Its primary use in modern herbal medicine is to relieve sore throat, but it also relieves perianal inflammation (when taken orally) caused by severe diarrhea.
Marshmallow leaf coats better than marshmallow root, but marshmallow root has greater antibacterial and anti-allergy effects. Marshmallow is an osmotic diuretic - the mucilage prevents reabsorption of water in the nephron while soothing the urinary membranes. It's demulcent action is not only due to mucilage - it is also a reflexive demulcent that stimulates mucus production.
For best results, soak macerated roots overnight in cold water or at least 2-3 hours. Then simmer for 20 minutes. The resultant tea should be thick and slimy.
PrecautionsMarshmallow leaf is completely non-toxic. The Romans ate it as a roasted vegetable. Its mucilage can interfere with the absorption of other medicines. SUGGESTED USE1/2tsp in warm water soaked for 1/2 hr or as directed by your practitioner.
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Metabolic Nature of Marshmallow Root Powder
See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)
Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics
(gunas).
Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance.
By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick.
Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold).
You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.
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| GOOEY ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GOOEY COLD ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD | TASTES
The 6 Tastes
Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food.
Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body.
Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food.
Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods.
Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion.
Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste.
One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes.
The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
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| SWEET ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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The Three Doshas / Body Types
According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine,
people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person.
Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness.
Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency.
Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses.
The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.
The 3 functional body types
(doshas),
are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry.
Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed.
Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.
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| | HAS THE FOLLOWING | Affinity: Digestion, Kidney Bladder Urinary, Respiratory Health Family: Malvaceae |
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Marshmallow Root Powder Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.
DemulcentSTRONG DEMULCENT
Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.
SEE ALL 'DEMULCENT' FOODS / HERBS , , , Antimicrobial ANTIMICROBIAL
An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.
SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS , Diuretic DIURETIC
Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS , Uterine Tonic UTERINE-TONIC
An herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.
SEE ALL 'UTERINE-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS
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Foods with a Similar Nature to Marshmallow Root Powder
Aloe Vera Juice / Gel
Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Emollient, Antimicrobial, Vulnerary, Demulcent
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Stinging Nettles
Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Diuretic, Vulnerary, Galactagogue
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Fenugreek
Fenugreek has these Actions in Common
Vulnerary, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Galactagogue, Demulcent
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Flax Seed
Flax Seed has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Demulcent
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Burdock Root (Gobo)
Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Antimicrobial, Diuretic
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Chickweed
Chickweed has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary
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Dates (dried)
Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common
Galactagogue, Demulcent, Uterine-tonic, Diuretic
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Cranberry
Cranberry has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Antimicrobial
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Tofu
Tofu has these Actions in Common
Galactagogue, Anti-inflammatory, Uterine-tonic, Diuretic
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Honey
Honey has these Actions in Common
Antimicrobial, Vulnerary, Demulcent, Emollient
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Grape
Grape has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Immune-calming, Anti-inflammatory, Uterine-tonic
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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Marshmallow Root Powder
Horsetail
Horsetail has these Actions in Common
Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Demulcent, Diuretic, Immune-calming
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Shatavari
Shatavari has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Demulcent, Galactagogue, Uterine-tonic, Vulnerary
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Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Immune-calming, Uterine-tonic, Vulnerary
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Comfrey Root
Comfrey Root has these Actions in Common
Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Demulcent, Emollient
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Plantain Leaf
Plantain Leaf has these Actions in Common
Antimicrobial, Demulcent, Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory
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Neem Leaf
Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common
Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory
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Haritaki
Haritaki has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Vulnerary
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Yarrow
Yarrow has these Actions in Common
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Vulnerary
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Bhringaraj
Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common
Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Diuretic
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Licorice Ghee (9oz)
Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common
Demulcent, Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial
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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS
Marshmallow Root Powder may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual.
Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.
HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK
Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
- Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.
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