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Marshmallow

Althaea officinalis

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Root

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Skin lightening. Wound healing. Emollient. Moisturizing. Anti-inflammatory. Soothing. Sensitive or irritated skin. Antioxidant. Anti-aging.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Europe

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Inflammations of the digestive / respiratory tract or skin. Emollient for the treatment of respiratory ailments, gastric ulcer and inflammation / ulcerations of the mouth and skin.

Curiosities

Curiosities

In Greek "Althea" means medical.

Provital products

Provital products