MEGAN & CO. Apothecary
Marshmallow, Root, 1oz (28g)
Pickup available at 1711 Hill AVE
Usually ready in 24 hours
𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Marshmallow, Mallards, White Mallow
𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Althaea officinalis
𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Demulcent, Emollient, Anti-inflammatory, Soothing expectorant, Vulnerary, Mild diuretic.
Known to coat and soothe inflamed mucous membranes, making it especially helpful for dry, irritated lungs and a persistent cough.*
Calms inflammation and offers comfort to the bladder and kidneys.*
Acts as a general soothing tonic for conditions marked by dryness and irritation throughout the body.*
𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, particularly for easing heartburn or urinary discomfort.
A cold infusion is ideal for preserving and extracting its full demulcent properties.*
⚠️ Due to its mucilaginous nature, it may interfere with the absorption of medications or nutrients, so it's best taken at least 1–2 hours apart from other supplements or prescriptions.
*𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘳𝘶𝘨 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘦, 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵, 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦.