50 ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS,Marshmallow,Medicinal herb, SW140

Medicinal marshmallow root contains a significant amount of plant mucus (35%), consisting mainly of polysaccharides, starch (37%), astringents, malic acid, cane sugar, etc.
The main active therapeutic component of the root is considered the mucous substance, which is obtained by infusion of the root in water.
The infusion has an enveloping effect, and when consumed, it hides the inflamed mucous membranes and protects them from irritation, which is why the use of the medicinal marshmallow is associated with acute respiratory viral infections.