(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a demulcent) to relieve the irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough
(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a demulcent) to relieve mild inflammation of the gastro-intestinal mucosa (e.g., gastritis)
The above uses can be combined on the product label if from the same traditional or non-traditional system of medicine (e.g., Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve the irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough and mild inflammation of the gastro-intestinal mucosa)
For multi-ingredient products:
To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine", any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g., Marshmallow is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve mild inflammation of the gastro-intestinal mucosa)
When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required
Approved Health Claims (Français)
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(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a demulcent) to relieve the irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough
(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a demulcent) to relieve mild inflammation of the gastro-intestinal mucosa (e.g., gastritis)
The above uses can be combined on the product label if from the same traditional or non-traditional system of medicine (e.g., Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve the irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough and mild inflammation of the gastro-intestinal mucosa)
For multi-ingredient products:
To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine", any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g., Marshmallow is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to relieve mild inflammation of the gastro-intestinal mucosa)
When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required
Approved Dose Ranges
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Population
Dose Range
Frequency
Adults 18 years and older
2–15 grams
per day
Cautions & Contraindications
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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Validate against the Marshmallow -Althaea Officinalis- Leaf monograph
Check if your product meets all Marshmallow -Althaea Officinalis- Leaf monograph requirements — doses, claims, cautions, and bilingual labels.