Althaea officinalis Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

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.

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.

Flowers:

  • Expectorant


    • Root:
  • 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 Seeds of Althaea officinalis Linn. are Kidney Troubles, Bladder Troubles.

    The Indications of Flowers of Althaea officinalis Linn. are Bronchial Catarrhal Affections, Burns, Bronchitis.

    The Indication of Leaves of Althaea officinalis Linn. is Burns.

    The Indications of Root of Althaea officinalis Linn. are Indigestion, Pleurisy, Sciatica, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Chest Congestion, Bilious Diarrhoea, Nasal Catarrh, Pectoral Catarrh, Rheumatism, Hemorrhoids, Headache, Effective against catarrhs.

    The Indications of Leaves(Poultice) of Althaea officinalis Linn. are Abscesses, Ulcers, Boils, Wounds.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Althaea officinalis Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Althaea officinalis Linn. is Warm towards Moderate Temperament.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    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 compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb5.000g - 7.000gN/A

    Herb's 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.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Australia, Azad Kashmir (Pakistan), Belgium, France, Germany, Punjab (Pakistan), United States Of America.. It occurs usually near salt marshes or the ocean.
    Odor: The odor of Althaea officinalis Linn. is Faint
    Taste:
    Flowers: Bitter

    Root: Tasteless,Mucilagenous

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Althaea officinalis Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Althaea officinalis Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Althaea officinalis Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use is harmful for stomach.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Althaea officinalis Linn.. (work in progress)