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Marshmallow
Althea off.
Part Used: Root. The mucilaginous, cooling, moistening and healing properties of Marshmallow were used for many types of internal and external irritations. Has an affinity to irritations of the urinary tract in all types of bladder and kidney conditions, where irritation is a main symptom. Sore throat. Dry cough and lung inflammation. Pleurisy and pneumonia. Intestinal dryness with constipation. Stomach hyperacidity/ulcers. Gastric reflux. Used externally on many types of rash, boils, leg ulcers, etc.

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This list of herbs and their uses is based on hundreds of years of empirically-based herbal knowledge, and personal observations, along with some of the latest research. Many uses are not accepted by the FDA, and not all uses have been scientifically validated. This is intended for educational purposes, and not as a means to diagnose, prescribe or treat disease.