Basic Info.
Marshmallow root (Althaea Officinalis) is a perennial herb that's native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. It's been used as a folk remedy for thousands of years to treat digestive, respiratory, and skin conditions. It can be found growing alongside marshes, seas, riverbanks, and other equally damp areas. Our marshmallow powder is ground from organically cultivated roots. Soothing and demulcent, marshmallow root powder can be blended into body care recipes, encapsulated, tinctured, or used in cooking.
Functions:
Marshmallow is demulcent, laxative and stomachic. It protects and soothes the mucous membranes. It is highly useful in dry cough, bronchial asthma, bronchial catarrh and pleurisy. Roots are used to cure excess stomach acid, peptic ulceration, gastritis, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Mouthwash prepared from roots is used in inflammations. Infusion of flowers is used to soothe inflamed skin. Roots ointment is used for treating boils and abscesses. Dried root is used as a toothbrush and is chewed by teething children.
Applications:
1. Recently, Marshmallow has been used as an expectorant to treat a variety of upper respiratory problems.
2. Marshmallow reduces inflammation and has a calming effect on the body.
3. Although Marshmallow has primarily been used for the respiratory and digestive tracts, its high mucilage content may also provide some minor relief for urinary tract and skin infections.
4. Marshmallow's mucilage content helps soothe inflamed tissues, often caused by bronchitis. Marshmallow also relieves dryness and irritation in the chest and throat, usually brought on by colds and persistent coughs.
5. Marshmallow has been known to relieve indigestion, kidney problems, urinary tract infections, and even external skin wounds such as boils and abscesses.
| Item |
Specification |
| General Information |
| Products Name |
Chicory Root Extract |
| Botanical Name |
Althaea Officinalis |
| Part Used |
Root |
| Physical Control |
| Appearance |
Brown Powder |
| Identification |
Conform with standard |
| Odor&Taste |
Characteristic |
| Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
| Particle Size |
NLT 95% Pass 80 Mesh |
| Chemical Control |
| Extraction Ratio |
10:1 |
| Total Heavy Metals |
≤10.0ppm |
| Lead(Pb) |
≤3.0ppm |
| Arsenic(As) |
≤2.0ppm |
| Cadmium(Cd) |
≤1.0ppm |
| Mercury(Hg) |
≤0.1ppm |
| Solvent residue |
<5000ppm |
| Pesticide residue |
Meet USP/EP |
| PAHs |
<50ppb |
| BAP |
<10ppb |
| Aflatoxins |
<10ppb |
| Microbial Control |
| Total Plate Count |
≤1,000cfu/g |
| Yeast&Molds |
≤100cfu/g |
| E.Coli |
Negative |
| Salmonella |
Negative |
| Stapaureus |
Negative |
| Packing and Storage |
| Packing |
Packing in paper-drums and double food-grade PE bag inside. 25Kg/Drum |
| Storage |
Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight, room temperature. |
| Shelf Life |
2 years if sealed and stored properly. |
