Tatarstan is a beautiful region of Russia, the nature of which is rich in abundance. A distinctive feature of this region is the diversity of climatic resources, which allows more than 200 medicinal plants to germinate on the lands of Tatarstan. Plants that are included in the Red Book of Tatarstan, which include medicinal marshmallow.
Medicinal marshmallow has several names, it is also popularly called marshmallow grass, papurny and marshmallow… This plant has been known to mankind for a long time because of its medicinal properties. Even Greek and Roman healers used it in the preparation of their medicines. The plant is also grown for decorative purposes in private and summer cottages.
Marshmallow belongs to perennial plants, mallow family. Its root has one thick woody root and many small branches. Marshmallow leaves are covered with fluff, there are several stems. In the second year of life, flowers begin to bloom at the plant. The main raw material for the manufacture of medicines is the root of the plant, but the upper part of the marshmallow is also used.
Use of marshmallow officinalis
In addition to the active use of the plant in the pharmaceutical field, the medicinal plant is also used in other important fields. Due to the wide spectrum of action, medicinal marshmallow is used in:
- Medical area. The main field of application of the plant, since due to a long study of the medicinal properties of marshmallow, mankind has learned to use it for most areas of medicine. Recently, marshmallow has also been used in veterinary medicine to treat various animal diseases.
- Cosmetology. Women often use the medicinal marshmallow for home body care, and beauty companies use the herb in the process of making cosmetics.
- Cooking. Oddly enough, the roots of the plant are also used to make cereals and jelly, and the ground root is used to make dough and baked goods.
The plant is also often used for dyeing wool and making natural dyes.
Medicinal properties
It is impossible to quickly list the properties and fields of application of medicinal marshmallow in medicine. The plant is used in the treatment of:
- prostatitis;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- bronchitis and other inflammatory processes in the throat;
- diseases of the bladder;
- burns, lichen and other skin diseases;
- conjunctivitis;
- breast cancer.
A long-proven method is to use the herb for coughing. The tool effectively helps to reduce the inflammatory process in the respiratory tract, is a good expectorant. Pharmacy and home infusions are often used for tonsillitis and asthma.
Medicinal marshmallow has wound healing, expectorant, anti-inflammatory and emollient properties.
Application in cosmetology
Marshmallow roots can be prepared by yourself. To do this, they are dug up in the fall, the soil and the main root with small branches are removed. For drying, only the main lateral roots are used, which are cut into pieces and dried in the fresh air. In cosmetology, marshmallow medicinal is used to relieve irritation – it is enveloped in inflamed areas. It is applied for:
- dry skin prone to excessive flaking;
- removing irritation after shaving;
- hair, as a tincture to strengthen hair and stimulate their growth;
- reducing excessive sweating of the body;
- losing weight.
Before any medical use of Althea officinalis, we advise you to consult a medical specialist.
