Αλθαία (Νερομολόχα, Δενδρομολόχα, Althea officionalis)

Althaea is a genus of wildflowers also called tree mallow and relatives of the mallow. As a plant, it grows near watery and sandy places. The ancient peoples, as the use of althaea was widespread from Greece to China, used all parts of the plant for treatment, as well as as food, because it is an edible plant.

Now, more importance is given to the use of althaea root, which is used to treat problems that occur in the gastrointestinal system. The althaea root is rich in mucilaginous substances that facilitate the healing of inflammations of the stomach and small intestine, as well as helping in cases of colitis and gastritis. Althaea phytochemicals also have very emollient properties and soothe laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis and chest pain during the common cold. It also has diuretic properties. Finally, it strengthens the immune system, strengthening the white blood cells to fight the microbes that enter our body.

When using althaea root, prepare a decoction by pouring a teaspoon into boiling water and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

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