AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Marshmallow Root Powder HERBAL POWDER (ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS)

Relieves irritation by coating inflamed surfaces.

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.

Precautions

Marshmallow leaf is completely non-toxic. The Romans ate it as a roasted vegetable. Its mucilage can interfere with the absorption of other medicines.

SUGGESTED USE

1/2tsp in warm water soaked for 1/2 hr or as directed by your practitioner.
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Metabolic Nature of Marshmallow Root Powder

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INCREASES
Guna Help

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.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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TASTES
Taste Help

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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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

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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PACIFIES
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Affinity: Digestion, Kidney Bladder Urinary, Respiratory Health
Family: Malvaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Marshmallow Root Powder
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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.

Demulcent

STRONG DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Emollient

EMOLLIENT

Soothes & softens the skin. Often a topical demulcent or oil.

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Vulnerary

VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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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.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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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.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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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.

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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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