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Marshmallow Root Decoction

A traditional tea preparation using Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis), addressing digestive issues, cough, uti.

teaswestern-herbalismBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: Brew fresh; dried herb keeps 6–12 months stored airtightDosage: 1–2 cups daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

Digestive IssuesCoughUTIGut HealthChildren's HealthPet Health

Ingredients

  • Marshmallow Root — As needed

Instructions

  1. Add 1–2 tsp of dried Marshmallow Root to 2 cups of cold water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Strain and drink warm.

Interactions & contraindications

Marshmallow Root

Full profile
  • Significant kidney impairment — diuretic herbs may worsen renal function

Pregnancy

Likely Safe

A gentle mucilaginous demulcent widely considered one of the safer herbs in pregnancy for heartburn, cough, and digestive irritation.

Breastfeeding

Likely Safe

Considered compatible with breastfeeding; may slow absorption of other oral medications taken at the same time, so space doses apart.

Children

Likely Safe

Widely used as a gentle, food-like demulcent for children's coughs and digestive upset.

Oral medications generally

Mucilage content can slow absorption of other oral drugs — space doses apart.

Diabetes medications

May enhance blood-sugar-lowering effects.