Althaeae folium

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 26.03.2025

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Althaeae radix

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Dried leaves of the true marshmallow.

Quality is laid down in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).

HMPC: not processed

ESCOP: not processed
Commission E-monograph: Mucous membrane irritation in the mouth and throat, dry irritating cough, mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa

Empirical medicine: External softening compresses, baths and cataplasms for abscesses, boils and skin inflammations. Insect bites: apply fresh, bruised leaves.

Spectrum of actionThis section has been translated automatically.

Irritant; mucosal protective; immunomodulatory, increase phagocytosis, antiphlogistic and antimicrobial.

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Absorption of other drugs given at the same time may be delayed

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Last updated on: 26.03.2025

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles