Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) was a Western herbal medicine traditionally taken orally to soothe digestive inflammation and ulcers.
It has been studied extensively and it was found that its active substance is a mucilage that helps coat the internal digestive walls to provide comfort; while its polysaccharide content has been found to have healing properties.
The active mucilage that is present in marshmallow root extract is also beneficial when
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