Marshmallow {Althaea officinalis}
Marshmallow or Khatmi balances Vata and Pitta
Ayurveda Characteristic and Uses
- Effect on doshas – Good for Vata and Pitta, and slightly increases Kapha
- Taste –Sweet
- Energetics – Cooling
- Main Traditional Action: Expectorant, stomach and intestinal remedy
- Other Traditional Uses:Pulmonary tonic, rejuvenating remedy, demulcent, emollient, and diuretic.
Modern Research
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Marshmallow and its components have been investigated for a number of biological activities such as: antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, immunomodulatory,and as a cough suppressant. Products that contain this Herb Deep Rest |