Althea officinalis
Therapeutic Categories:
provides natural mucilage that supports, soothes, and moistens mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts. Skin irritation and inflammation associated with wounds or conditions like contact dermatitis or eczema
Safety:
generally considered safe: found to interact with lithium and diabetes drugs. It can also coat the stomach and interfere with absorption of other medications.
Magical Uses:
Protection spells to guard against negative energies and to heal spiritual ailments. Its association with the Moon and nurturing deities like Aphrodite further enhanced its reputation as a herb of healing, love, and emotional balance.
Plant Parts Used: Root
Preparations: Teas, tinctures, decoctions
Energetics: Wet
Chemical Constituents: mucilage compounds, starch, sucrose, betaine, flavonoids, coumarins, oil, polyphenol