Description
Althaea officinalis, commonly known as the marsh mallow, is a plant species native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, used in herbalism, as an ornamental plant, and for food. Its roots and leaves are rich in mucilage, polysaccharides, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, contributing to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties. Historically, it has been used to treat coughs, eczema, constipation, and fever, and modern research supports some of these traditional uses.
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