Althaea officinalis Linn.
Althaea officinalis Linn. belongs to Malvaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Khatmi, Khatmitah.
The English name for this herb is Marshmallow.
The Urdu names for this herb are Gul Khairo, Khatmi .
Description
Althaea officinalis Linn. is a herb, is evergreen
Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Root. Roots are long and narrow.
Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Seeds. Solitary in each carpel, ascending.
Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Flowers pale blue to rose pink in color. Flowers single or clustered.
Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Leaves grey green in color. Texture is velvety.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Althaea officinalis Linn. are Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-tussive, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Mucilaginous, Nutrient, Repercussive, Resolvent, Stimulates White Blood Cells, Suppurative, Vulnerary.
The pharmacological action of Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Flowers is Expectorant.
The pharmacological action of Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Root is Demulcent.
Indications
The indications of Althaea officinalis Linn. are Cough, Chest Congestion, Chronic Cough, Boils, Wounds, Inflammations, Dry Cough, Respiratory Catarrh, Stomach Ulcer, Hernia, Abscesses, Urinary Tract Infections, Prostate Problems.
The indications of Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Flowers are Bronchial Catarrhal Affections, Burns, Bronchitis.
The indication of Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Leaves is Burns.
The indications of Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Leaves(Poultice) are Abscesses, Ulcers, Boils, Wounds.
The indications of Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Root are Indigestion, Pleurisy, Sciatica, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Chest Congestion, Bilious Diarrhoea, Nasal Catarrh, Pectoral Catarrh, Rheumatism, Hemorrhoids, Headache, Effective against catarrhs.
The indications of Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Seeds are Kidney Troubles, Bladder Troubles.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Althaea officinalis Linn. is Warm towards Moderate Temperament .
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Althaea officinalis Linn. is Faint.
Taste: Flowers: Bitter, Root: Tasteless,Mucilagenous.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- JOHAR JOSHANDAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JOSHANDAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JOSHINAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LAOOQ SAPISTANAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- LAOOQ SAPISTANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LAOOQ SAPISTANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MARHAM DAKHLIYOONHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SHARBAT-E-EJAZHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- THANDAKQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Althaea officinalis Linn. is used in the preparation of Banadiq al-Bazur, Dawai Aab Zan, Joshanda, Joshina, Laooq Mo'tadil, Laooq Nazla, Laooq Sapistan, Marham Dakhliyun, Matbokh Nazla.
Substitutes
The substitute of Althaea officinalis Linn. is Malva sylvestris Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Althaea officinalis Linn. are Althaein, Aspargin Lecithin, Butyric Acid, Fatty Acid Esters, Flavonoids, Mucilage, Oil, Phytosterin, Salicylic Acid, Scopoletin, Sterol, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Althaea officinalis Linn. are Foeniculum vulgare Miller, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Althaea officinalis Linn.. (work in progress)