Name of the product: Althaeae tinctura / Marshmallow tincture
Characteristic: An alcoholic tincture made from root of marshmallow
Plant of origin: Althaea officinalis L.
Product specification: SV/EL/001

Active substances:

Mucilage polysaccharides composed of galacturonorhamnans, arabinans, glucans, and arabinogalactans. Carbohydrates (starch, pectin). Flavonoid glycosides kaempferol and quercetine. Polyphenolic acids (caffeic, chlorogenic, ferulic, and syringic). Tannins, amines (asparagine), fat, coumarins and sterols.

Indications:

Internal use for irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough, for mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa (gastroenteritis), peptic and duodenal ulceration, common and ulcerative colitis, and enteritis. Topically: as a mouthwash or gargle for inflammation of the mouth and pharynx; as a poultice or ointment/ cream in furunculosis, eczema and dermatitis.

Contraindications:

None known. Side effects: None known. Dosage: Use 8 to 20 ml up to thrice a day.

Storage conditions:

The product must be stored in tightly closed original glass containers in temperature range from +5 °C to +25 °C in darkness.

Retesting period:

18 months