Safety · Supplement
Marshmallow Root: side effects, safety & interactions
Very safe; may slow absorption of drugs taken at the same time.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 0
- graded outcomes
- 0
- references listed
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The evidence in words
Safety profile
Very safe; may slow absorption of drugs taken at the same time.
Interactions to respect
No major interactions are on record for Marshmallow Root at typical doses, but tell your clinician about everything you take.
What Marshmallow Root is
Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) is a mucilage-rich demulcent used for cough, sore throat, and gut irritation.
The honest bottom line
A gentle, sensible demulcent for cough and throat/gut irritation. Low-risk; separate from medications.
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