Marshmellow Extract

Product Introduction

Marshmellow extract is the essence of the Marsh mellow roots. Marsh mellow is a traditional plant native to Europe, and its history can be traced back to ancient times. Its roots, leaves and flowers are rich in mucus, which is used as a soothing ingredient in traditional medicine to clean wounds, anti-allergic, and treat sore throats, inflammations and coughs.

Product Character

Product Name: Marsh mellow Extract

Other name: Althaea officinalis P.E. ,Althaea root extract, Marshmallow Root P.E.

Extraction source: Althaea officinalis

Product specifications: 10:1

Product properties: brown powder

Detection method: TLC

Chemical composition: The root contains polysaccharides and tannins.

Main application: The whole Marshmellow is used as medicine, root, leaf and flower seeds are used as medicine for oral administration, mainly for urinary and defecation; external application of flowers or leaves to treat carbuncle swelling .

Active ingredients:

Marshmellow Extract contains remarkble mucilage; the mucilage of annual roots contains 7.78% pentose, 6.86% pentosan, 10.59% methyl pentosan, and 20.04% uronic acid.

Health benefits

Marshmellow Extract proves helpful in：

Cough relieving;

helping to promote the healing of gastric ulcers;

promoting wound healing;

natural diuretics;

natural analgesics;

skin health