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Medicinal Herbal
Remedies
Althea (Althaea officinalis)
Althea is very good for coughs, bronchitis. The tea makes a soothing wash for irritated eyes and an excellent vaginal douche.
Externally it is effective for treating burns, carbuncles, wounds , and it is also very soothing to irritated skin.
Common Names:
- Marshmallow
- Mortification root
- Sweet weed
- Wymote
Plant Parts used:
Root, leaves, and flowers
Side Effects or contraindications:
Cautions:
Internal uses for Althea
- Bronchitis
- Douche
- Demulcent
- Emollient
- Diuretic
- Whooping cough
External use for Althea
- Burns
- Carbuncles
- Irritated tissues
- Wounds
| Usual Method of Prep |
Usual Dosage |
Cold Extract:
Use 1 ti 2 Tbsp. root or plant
with 1 cup cold water
let stand 8 hours, strain |
Take:
1 cup a day, cold or warm. |
Tea:
Use 1 tsp. flowers or leaves
steep for 5 min. |
Take:
1 cup daily |
Poultice:
Make a thick mush of grated root and honey.
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Apply:
Place on wet cloth and put on affected area 3 or more times a day |
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