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MARSHMALLOW ROOT [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
DEF

A natural flavoring substance from a plant grown in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. The dried root is used in strawberry, cherry, and root beer flavorings for beverages. The boiled root is used as a demulcent to smooth mucous membranes ...

OBS

... the roots, leaves, and flowers [of marshmallow - i.e., Althaea officinalis] are used externally as a poultice. Nontoxic.

Key term(s)
  • althaea root

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Substance aromatisante tirée des racines (et parfois des fleurs) d'Althea officinalis, famille des Malvacées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
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