Althea: Althea Officinalis, Mallow Family, marshmallow
Part used: Root
Emollient, demulcent, pain – soothing
As a douche for irritation of the vagina. Bathing inflamed eyes. In making poultices. Irrigate diarrhea or dysentery. Dried root may be chewed and the saliva swallowed for soothing inflamed bladder or kidneys and all mucous membranes.
