It’s botanical name derives from the Greek word Althea, meaning to cure.

Used since ancient Egyptians, Europeans and Native Americans to treat internal ailments and topical applications to heal wounds.

PROPERTIES:

alterative, anticatarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antilithic, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, galactagogue, lithotriptic, mucilant, nutritive, vulnerary

CONSTITUENTS:

tannins, mucilage, pectin, asparagine

NUTRIENTS:

callium, iodine, iron, pantothenic acid, sodium, vitamins A, B-Complex 

SKIN CARE BENEFITS:

soothes irritated skin

moisturizes

aids burned skin

treats skin most skin disorders; dermatitis 

treats varicose veins

kills bacteria 

aids cellular regeneration

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