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  Althaea (genus) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Althaea is a genus of 6-12 species of perennial herbs, including the marshmallow plant from whence the confection got its name, native to Europe and western Asia.
They are found on the banks of rivers and in salt marshes, preferring moist, sandy soils.
Althaea species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Bucculatrix quadrigemina.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Althaea_(genus)   (768 words)

  
 Marsh Mallow: Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis) is a perennial plant that grows in salt marshes, damp meadows, and on the banks of tidal rivers and seas.
It originated in countries adjoining the Caspian Sea, Black Sea, and in the eastern Mediterranean, and is native to Europe and western Asia.
The Latin name Althaea comes from the Greek word altho, which means to heal or to cure.
health.enotes.com /alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/marsh-mallow   (958 words)

  
 althaea officinalis
Gudej, J. Flavonoids, phenolic acids and coumarins from the roots of Althaea officinalis.
Polysaccharides from the roots of the marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis var.
Metamitron and metolachlor residues in Althaea rosea var.
www.newcrops.uq.edu.au /listing/althaeaofficinalis.htm   (710 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis L.)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Both marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) leaf and root are used in commercial preparations.
Not to be confused with confectionery marshmallows; although confectionery marshmallows were once made from the Althaea officinalis plant, they now contain mostly sugar.
Kobayashi, A., Hachiya, A., Ohuchi, A., Kitahara, T., and Takema, Y. Inhibitory mechanism of an extract of Althaea officinalis L. on endothelin-1-induced melanocyte activation.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-marshmallow.html   (1272 words)

  
 Althaea Soaps and Herbals - Homemade soap for skin care of dry skin, sensitive skin, and just plain beautiful skin. ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Althaea Officinalis, or Common Marshmallow, is the main skin-healing ingredient in the Althaea line of Olive Oil Castile Soaps.
Althaea Soaps are made with Marshmallow Root powder, and the difference is immediately apparent - the soap slips gently onto the skin, lifting away impurities with a silky, emollient drape that rinses away cleanly and easily.
As with all natural soaps, Althaea Soaps contain all of the rich glycerine which is a natural product of the soapmaking reaction.
www.althaea.biz   (682 words)

  
 PLANTS Profile for Althaea officinalis (common marshmallow) | USDA PLANTS
Althaea officinalis L. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report.
Althaea officinalis L. This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries.
Althaea officinalis L. View species account from ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN).
plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=ALOF2   (169 words)

  
 Althaea Officinalis - Health & Beauty - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
CALENDULA SUPPOSITORIES Contains: Calendula officinalis (calendula), Althaea officinalis (marshmallow), vitamin A, vitamin E, and allantoin (from comfrey) in a cocoa butter b...
Marshmallow Root (althaea officinalis) primarily benefits the G-I tract by soothing irritated or inflamed mucus membranes and inflammatory conditions including inflammations...
(Oregon grape), Origanum vulgare (oregano), Calendula officinalis (calendula), Usnea...
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 Althaea Officinalis: Mallowdrama
I worry that there are folks out there suffering with inflamed digestive tracts, sore throats and catarrh, and they are seeking natural relief for their misery, and instead they are finding *me*.
So as to assuage my guilt at what I imagine to be these folks' great disappointment, here is a very brief description of what Althaea Officinalis (the plant, not the girl) can do for you.
This is not to say that Althaea Officinalis (the plant, not the girl) is terribly poisonous or anything, I'm just suggesting that you take a minute to really understand what you're doing before you pour something down your throat.
blogs.salon.com /0003222/2005/12/27.html   (14204 words)

  
 Marshmallow Root C/S Powder, 4 oz. Bulk, (Althaea officinalis)(mono->remforcomail->crohnsdisease)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
All cut and sifted C/S bulk herbs are either 100% Organic, Kosher or Wild Crafted.
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) is considered serious old-time medicine.
Marshmallow root and extract were formerly official in the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary.
www.insensual.com /marshmallow.html   (566 words)

  
 Althaea Gallery
Althaea officinalis (Marsh Mallow) © 2001 Stewart R. Hinsley
Althaea officinalis alba © 2002 Stewart R. Hinsley
Althaea officinalis 'Romney Marsh' © 2004 Stewart R. Hinsley
www.malvaceae.info /Genera/Althaea/gallery.html   (43 words)

  
 MARSHMALLOW (Althaea officinalis) - ORAL side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
MARSHMALLOW (Althaea officinalis) - ORAL side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
Read 6 more marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)-oral related articles...
www.medicinenet.com /marshmallow_althaea_officinalis-oral/article.htm   (420 words)

  
 Althea Root - Althaea officinalis - Encapsulated Botanical - Herbs
Althea Root is also known by the names Mallards, Sweet Weed, Hock Herb, Wymote, and Schloss Tea.
The genus name Althaea is from the Greek word "althe" and means "to heal".
Althea Root powder has been used as a binding agent to hold other herbs together in making pills, and has been commonly substituted for Slippery Elm in herbal remedies as many Elm trees are becoming endangered due to Dutch Elm Disease.
www.viable-herbal.com /singles/herbs/s614.htm   (1071 words)

  
 Marshmallow - Althaea Officinalis - Diet-and-Health
Other Common Names: Altea, Common Marshmallow, Ghasul, Hatmi, Iviscus, Khatmah, Khitmi, Mallow, Malvavisco, Usubeni-Tati-Aoi, White Mallow, Althaea officinalis
The generic name, Althaea, is derived from the Greek, altho (to cure), from its healing properties.
The name of the order, Malvaceae, is derived from the Greek, malake (soft), from the special qualities of the Mallows in softening and healing.
www.diet-and-health.net /articles.php?cont=marshmallow   (713 words)

  
 Marshmallow (althaea officinalis)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Root derivative is used to make marshmallow confectionary.
Althaea comes from the Greek "to cure", and Mallow from the Greek "to soften".
Since antiquity, the Mallow family of plants has been used to reduce sexual desire!
www.englishplants.co.uk /mmallow.html   (405 words)

  
 Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) - Homesteading & Simple Living with Deliberatelife.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) - Homesteading & Simple Living with Deliberatelife.com
Plant the seeds when when there is no more frost.
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www.deliberatelife.com /content/view/549/100   (54 words)

  
 Uppsala: Quaternary Geology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
This page displays a low-resolution inlined image of Althaea officinalis pollen.
Select from the options below for higher-resolution stand-alone images.
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www.kv.geo.uu.se /pollen/A/Althaea_officinalis.html   (36 words)

  
 marshmallow - Althaea officinalis, ibisco (English to Italian translation glossary) Science
marshmallow - Althaea officinalis, ibisco (English to Italian translation glossary) Science
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Other Common Names: Altea, Common Marshmallow, Ghasul, Hatmi, Iviscus, Khatmah, Khitmi, Mallow, Malvavisco, Usubeni-Tati-Aoi, White Mallow, Althaea officinalis (http://www.geocities.com/nutriflip/Naturopathy/Marshmallow.h...
www.proz.com /kudoz/41246   (154 words)

  
 Marshmallow Root ( Althaea officinalis ) Powder - 4 oz. Bulk
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) Powder - 4 oz.
Home > Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) Powder - 4 oz.
All of our bulk powdered herbs are either 100% Organic, Kosher or Wild Crafted.
www.herbalremedies.com /marshmallow.html   (1340 words)

  
 Digital Flora of Texas Vascular Plant Image Library query results: Althaea officinalis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Digital Flora of Texas Vascular Plant Image Library query results: Althaea officinalis
Vascular Plant Image references that include the query string: 'Althaea officinalis'
End of DFT Digital Library of Vascular Plant Images output for the query: Althaea officinalis
www.csdl.tamu.edu /FLORA/cgi/gallery_query?q=Althaea+officinalis   (38 words)

  
 Althaea officinalis (Marsh Mallow): Plant Pictures, Plant Information
Althaea officinalis (Marsh Mallow): Plant Pictures, Plant Information
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www.horticopia.com /hortpix/html/pc498.htm   (93 words)

  
 Althaea Officinalis: Mallowdrama
This will probably also be a limited edition.
I'm probably going to sell these mostly in-store or at shows, but if you're dying for something just email me. althaea @ althaea dot biz, I'll hook you up.
I can do the fragrances in a lotion, sugar scrub or a perfume spray, too.
blogs.salon.com /0003222   (2882 words)

  
 PlantFiles: Detailed information on Marsh Mallow, Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
PlantFiles: Detailed information on Marsh Mallow, Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
Jul 18, 10:29 PM Detailed information on Marsh Mallow, Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
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 BONAP Distribution Data: US distribution of genus Althaea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
BONAP Distribution Data: US distribution of genus Althaea
Also available: list of items mapped, checklist entries
Click on a colored region below to get a listing of items in that area.
www.csdl.tamu.edu /FLORA/cgi/b98_map?genus=Althaea&species=officinalis   (31 words)

  
 MARSHMALLOW (Althaea officinalis) Leaf 500g - Organically Grown
MARSHMALLOW (Althaea officinalis) Leaf 500g - Organically Grown
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 PlantScout: Companies selling Marsh Mallow, Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
PlantScout: Companies selling Marsh Mallow, Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
Jul 18, 10:29 PM Companies selling Marsh Mallow, Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
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