Marshmallow root

Arabinan. This highly soluble polymer is found in the extracts of many fmits and seeds, in the boiling water extracts of pine wood (127), in the extracts of marshmallow roots (A/t/jaea officina/is) (128), and aspen (63) and willow (Sa/ix a/ba F) (129) bark. Because arabinan can be isolated from mildly degraded pectin fractions, it is often difficult to determine whether it is a hemiceUulose or a labile fragment of a larger polysaccharide and/or lignin complex. Arabinans have a complex stmcture composed almost entirely of 5-linked a-L-arabinofuranosyl units with similar residues linked to them at C-2 and/or C-3 and is soluble in 70% aqueous methanol solution. 

Parts Aniseed 10 Parts Liquorice 20 Parts Iceland moss 30 Parts Marshmallow root 30 Parts Coltsfoot... 

Parts Marshmallow root 10 Parts Fennel 10 Parts Iceland moss ] 5 Parts Plantain herb 10 Parts Liquorice 30 Parts Thyme... 

For improving skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, make a tea of elder with equal parts chickweed (Stellaria media), marshmallow root (.Althaea officinalis) and burdock root Arctium lappa). 

MARSHMALLOW ROOT The root consists of the dried, peeled root of Althaea officinalis, L., family Malvaceae, collected in the autumn from plants at least two years old. 

The pharmacological effects of marshmallow root are due to its content of mucilage, which forms a protective layer on mucous membranes or skin, soothing irritation and inflammation. It is used topically as a mouthwash or gargle for inflammation of the mouth and pharynx. It is a component in tablets, tea, and mixtures. 

The first step when tackling any new problem should be to carry out a literature search. Here, not only can articles on TLC be helpful, but sometimes publications from other areas of chromatography, e.g. HPLC, can provide exactly the information needed to solve the problem. The following example is from my own experience. An HPLC publication on the characterization of some extracts from medicinal plants used in cosmetics yielded the information that some amino acids in Althaeae officinalis (marshmallow) root showed a certain fingerprint . I therefore proposed a possible method of identifying this extract, whose identification would otherwise be very difficult. A quantitative determination of alanine from a dry extract of marshmallow root in an instant tea was also possible after optimization of this HPLC system by means of TLC (see also Sections 7.2.1 and 7.2.2.1). 

Example of a derivatization performed simultaneously with the development quantitative determination of alanine from a dry extract of marshmallow root in the bronchial herbal tea Solubifix ... 

Example quantitative determination of alanine in dry extract of marshmallow root... 

Bone is a capsule that contains a 310 mg net wt combination of oatstraw, horsetail, comfrey, and pan pien lien. It is recommended that two capsules of Bone be taken with a large glass of water three times a day. BM C is a capsule that contains a 380 mg net wt combination of white oak bark, marshmallow root, mullein herb, wormwood herb, lobelia herb, scullcap herb, comfrey root, black walnut bark, and gravel root. The recommended daily use of BM C is two capsules with a large glass of water three times daily. Simply Clean Combination/Oily Skin is a cosmetic cream that contains five hydroxy acids, chamomile, comfrey, and aloe. Delicate Cleanser Dry Skin is a cosmetic cream that contains five hydroxy acids, chamomile, comfrey, yarrow, aloe, and ginseng. 

Powder licorice and comfrey root as fine as possible, and mix together in equal parts. Take 2 tablespoons (30 ml) twice a day (morning and evening), mixed in any liquid of choice (e.g., apple juice), for 30 days. For the next 60 days, use 1 tablespoon (15 ml) licorice (or marshmallow) root mornings only. The herbs should not be in capsules in order to allow them to fully coat the stomach lining. (For duodenal ulcers, take in capsules.)... 

Synonyms Althea extract Althea officinalis Marshmallow root extract... 

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