Marshmallow is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Malvaceae family. The species is botanically accepted as Althaea officinalis L. and is native to Europe, parts of Asia and Northwest Africa, including Bulgaria. ,
The plant develops upright, softly hairy stems, velvety leaves and pale pink to almost white flowers. The root is light-coloured, fleshy and especially valued for its mucilage content. Marshmallow root and leaf are key raw materials for herbal teas, syrups, extracts and cosmetic formulations. ,
Basic Information
- Latin name: Althaea officinalis L.
- Parts used: root (Radix Althaeae), leaf (Folia Althaeae), flower (Flos Althaeae)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: wild-harvested and cultivated
- Root harvest period: autumn of the second or third year
- Leaf and flower harvest period: during summer
Raw Material Characteristics
The root is collected when well developed and rich in mucilage polysaccharides. The leaves are harvested fresh and healthy, then dried carefully at low temperature to preserve their natural colour and overall botanical quality.
Chemical Composition
Marshmallow contains mainly mucilage polysaccharides, pectins, starch, flavonoids, phenolic acids and mineral compounds. ,
Suitable for the Production of
- herbal teas
- herbal blends
- syrups
- dry and liquid botanical extracts
- throat and respiratory comfort products
- digestive comfort formulations
- cosmetic and dermatological formulations
- herbal powders
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Marshmallow has the following properties:
- soothing effect on mucous membranes
- protective and calming action
- anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- supportive effect on respiratory comfort
- beneficial effect on the skin
Forms Available
- marshmallow leaf (Folia Althaeae) – whole, crushed, cut to custom size, or powdered
- marshmallow root (Radix Althaeae) – white / peeled or unpeeled, crushed, cut to custom size, or powdered
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation and additional documents may be provided.
Inquiry
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