Althaea officinalis article about althaea officinalis by. Influence of the extraction solvent on antioxidant activity of althaea officinalis l. Althaea plant growing guide how to grow hollyhock, marsh. Althaea officinalis extract standardized botanical. German malve, french guimauve, spanish malvavisco, italian malvavisce. Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the althaea officinalis l. Althaea officinalis, or marshmallow, is a perennial species indigenous to europe, western asia, and north africa, which is used in herbalism and as an ornamental plant. It is native to europe but can be found growing in many places around the world. Genus althaea are annuals or perennials with strong, wiry stems and broadly oval, lobed leaves. Effect of hydroalcoholic extract of althaea officinalis root on. Althaea officinalis smithsonian environmental research. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes.
There has been a growing interest in finding plants with biological active ingredients for medicinal application. For more multimedia, look at althaea on wikimedia commons. Updated for itis by the flora of north america expertise network, in connection with an update for usda plants 20072010 reference for. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about althaea species, common marshmallow, marsh mallow althaea officinalis supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at da. Recommended uses include that of diarrhea and indigestion. Pharmacological evaluation of aqueous extract of althaea officinalis flower grown in lebanon article pdf available in pharmaceutical biology 493.
For more than 2000 years the plant was used for various medicinal purposes. A confection made from the root since ancient egyptian times evolved into todays marshmallow treat, but most modern marshmallow treats no longer contain any marshmallow root. It is ideal for growing in cottage gardens and as part of a butterfly garden as it is a favored food of many moths. The genus name althaea is derived from the greek altheeis curative. Plants profile for althaea officinalis common marshmallow. Althaea officinalis an overview sciencedirect topics. Althaea officinalis on integrated taxonomic information system. This is a temporary file and hence do not link it from a website, instead link the url of this page if you wish to link the pdf file. In the ancient times, althaea officinalis was used for soothing coughs and colds along with irritated skin. In popular medicine, the most widely used mucilaginous species are common marshmallow althaea officinalis, seabuckhorn. Malvales of north america update, database version 2011 acquired. Media in category althaea officinalis the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Nursing and midwifery studies effect of hydroalcoholic.
Althea officinalis marshmallow seeds world seed supply. Perennial plant with woolly stem that grows 24 feet tall. The flora of turkey davis 1967 gives four althaea species, including althaea officinalis. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Pdf pharmacological evaluation of aqueous extract of. Althaea are large plants, with older plants capable of reaching up to 200 cm in height. Toners, emollient because of high levels of mucilage that when combined with water develops a soothing gel.
Plants will reach between 48 and 72 inches 120 to 180cm i height, and therefore should be given plenty of space 18 to 24 inches 45 to 60cm when sowing seeds out in the autumn. Pdf the pharmaceutical importance of althaea officinalis. It is highly regarded as a beneficial medicinal herb and has been widely used for the last 2000 years in both foods and in medicines. Marshmallow althaea officinalis is more wellknown as the sugary treat that it can be used to make than the plant itself. Comparative studies on the composition of crude mucus from crossbred descendants of althaea officinalis l. The epithet officinalis leads one to conclude that it is an old medicinal plant, because the officina is the sales room of a pharmacy and officinalis means used in the pharmacies. The antioxidant and flavonoids contents of althaea. Pdf the pharmaceutical importance of althaea officinalis and. There is a soft downy covering of small hairs on the both sides of the leaves. The hmpc conclusions are taken into account by eu member states when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing marshmallow root.
Isolation and characterization of mucilage, althaeamucilage ol, from the leaves of althaea officinalis. Growing the herb marshmallow as the name would suggest, marsh mallow grows in damp places. In fact, hippocrates used marshmallow for healing wounds. The herb marsh mallow althaea officinalis herb society uk. Althaea officinalis root extract is an extract of the roots of the marsh mallow, althaea officinalis l. Apr 17, 2020 marsh mallow plural marsh mallows a european species of plant in the mallow family, althaea officinalis, historically used medicinally and the source of what became the modern marshmallow confection which no longer contains the plant. Althaea micrantha borbas from the plant list althaea sublobata stokes from the plant list althaea taurinensis dc. This is due to the large amounts of mucilage found in the flower as well as the root. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute and chronic analgesic effects of the essential oil of althaea officinalis leaves eoao. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Marsh mallow althaea officinalis every herb garden needs to have this versatile perennial. The root of this beautiful pink flower was the original source of marshmallows and gave the favorite campfire treat its name.
Marshmallow is native to salt marshes along the ocean in europe, but is widely cultivated and naturalized in the new world. Pdf pharmacological activity of althaea officinalis l researchgate. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and. Pdf cytoprotective effects of aqueous extracts from. It is one of the medicinal plants used therapeutically since ancient time. European marsh mallow european marsh mallow, as the name suggests, is a marsh plant native to eurasia. Its soothing demulcent properties make it very effective in treating inflammations and irritations of the mucous membranes such as the alimentary canal, the urinary and the respiratory orga. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
Pdf althaea officinalis belongs to family malvaceae. Its soothing demulcent properties make it very effective in treating inflammations and irritations of the mucous membranes such as the alimentary canal, the urinary and the respiratory organs. It is a tall perennial, with flower spikes growing to about a metre high, and forms a clump of soft grey leaves. Recommendation for althaea officinalis root usage levels up to. It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to october. Althaea officinalis extract standardized botanical extracts. Althaea officinalis root extract cosmetic ingredient inci. The previous studies showed that althaea officinalis possessed antimicrobial, antiinflammatory. Althaea officinalis at encyclopedia of life althaea officinalis at national center for biotechnology information. Poster pdf available in zeitschrift fur phytotherapie 33s 01 march 2012 with 118 reads. Leaves are chordate, ovate with irregularly serrated margins.
It can also grow along inland waterways and ditches. This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the committee on herbal medicinal products hmpc on the medicinal uses of marshmallow root. The root and leaves contains large amounts of mucilage and pectins, sugars, flavonoids, tannins, salt, and phenolic acids. Pdf two species of the genus althea malvaceae were grown in iraq, althaea officinalis and althaea rosea. Pharmacological activity of althaea officinalis l article pdf available in journal of medicinal plant research 524. Marshmallow althaea officinalis these plants are fairly hardy perennials and can grow in zones 3 through 9 in the usa, and throughout europe. Althaea officinalis extract is an herbal remedy for cough, sore throat and other respiratory problems such as bronchitis and whooping cough pertussis. Althaea is an erect perennial herb, reaching a height of up to 150cm, with stalked, three to fivelobed pale green. Historically, althaea officinalis was named by the greeks who used it as their official healer with althos meaning healer in greek. Helps counteract excess stomach acid, peptic ulcers and gastritis. The stems grow to 12 m tall, and flower in mid summer. Malvaceae mallow family medicinal use of marsh mallow. An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions.
Marsh mallow, is an ornamental and medicinal plant that is indigenous to africa. An extract of marshmallow was less effective than the polysaccharide. Althaea is a genus of 612 species of perennial herbs native to europe, north africa and western asia. Althaea, althaeae radix, althea extract, eibisch, eibischwurzel, eibischwurzelextrakt, radix althaeae, althaea officinalis root extract, althea officinalis extract, althaea officinalis leaf extract origin no information available definition althaea officinalis extract is an extract of the roots of the marshmallow, althaea officinalis, malvaceae. Marshmallow is an important medicinal plant in serbia. Althaea plant growing guide how to grow hollyhock, marsh mallow. This herb has shown to be helpful in almost all problems related to inflammation of.
They are found on the banks of rivers and in salt marshes, preferring moist, sandy soils. Althaea officinalis in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Cytoprotective effects of aqueous extracts from marshmallow roots althaea officinalis l. Jul 22, 2019 althaea officinalis on integrated taxonomic information system. The antioxidant and flavonoids contents of althaea officinalis l. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by bees. Althaea species, common marshmallow, marsh mallow althaea. Thus, the aim of this research was to study the antimicrobial and wound healing potential of althaea officinalis l. Sprays of small, pink to bluishpurple, fivepetalled flowers are produced from summer to autumn. It includes althaea officinalis, also known as the marshmallow plant, whence the fluffy confection got its name. Because of in creasing demands on the market, cultivation has.
The pharmaceutical importance of althaea officinalis and althaea rosea. Marsh mallow is a very useful household medicinal herb. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. Has laxative properties and soothes irritated or inflamed mucus membranes to help heal intestinal issues like colitis, irritable bowel syndrome. Marshmallow althaea officinalis seeds, organic strictly. Marshmallow althaea officinalis plant profiler sigma. Althaea officinalis marsh mallow, common marshmallow pfaf. Use levels for fema gras flavoring substances on which the fema expert panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe gras. Althaea definition of althaea by the free dictionary. Pdf pharmacological activity of althaea officinalis l.
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