# Marshmallow

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Althea officinalis
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Chilly
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Marshmallow is a traditional European herb with soothing, mucilage-rich properties that calm respiratory, urinary, and digestive tracts.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Best prepared as a cold-water infusion for maximum mucilage extraction. Safe for children.

## Symptoms by System

### Chest
- Calms dry, hacking coughs, soothes sore throats, and eases bronchitis symptoms.

### Stomach & Abdomen
- Protects gastric mucosa, helps relieve gastritis, peptic ulcers, and mild inflammatory bowel issues.

### Urinary & Genital
- Soothes the urinary tract during cystitis and helps ease painful urination.