Monday, October 5, 2020

Marsh mallow seeds for sale

Bot.  name: Althaea officinalis
Eng. name : Marsh mallow
Cashmerian name:  Khatmi Mool
Chinese name : Ke zhi gen
Urdu name : خطمی, Khairo
Hindi name: Khatmi plant
Parts used : Root,Flower,Seed,Leaf
Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)

The herb, not the white puffy confection roasted over a campfire—has been used for centuries as both a food and a medicine. It is alterative, antacid, anti inflammatory, antispasmodic, antitussive, aphrodisiac, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, galactagogue, immune tonic, laxative, nutritive, rejuvenative and soothing. 

Althaea comes from the Latin ‘altho’ meaning ‘to heal’. Marshmallow’s demulcent qualities bring relief to bronchial asthma, sore throat, bronchial catarrh, pleurisy and when there is dry cough. Also useful in intestinal disorders like colitis, diverticulitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is also used for irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa. It also stimulates the immune system and production of white blood cells. It is a natural source of beta-carotene, amino acids, minerals and vitamins. Soothes infection and irritation from kidney and bladder stones.

Availability : Root/plant/seed/leaf/flower

More info:
Sheikh Gulzar at
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