Crude Drug: Marshmallow
Biological Source Althaea officinalis
Family Malvaceae
Official used part Dried roots/leaves
Major Marker Constituent Mucilage
Constituentclass Polysaccharides
Pharmacognostic traditional use Demulcent preparations
Drug Type Root/leaf
Scientific Name Althaea officinalis
Category Root/Leaf drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.