Evidence supporting the use of: Marshmallow
For the health condition: Bladder (ulcerated)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine for urinary tract conditions, including ulcerated bladder and cystitis. The root contains high levels of mucilage—a gel-like substance—that is thought to coat and soothe irritated mucosal linings, such as those found in the bladder. In traditional European and Western herbal medicine, marshmallow root was used internally as a demulcent to relieve irritation and inflammation in the urinary tract. Historical texts from the 19th and early 20th centuries frequently mention its use for such purposes, and it remains included in some modern herbal pharmacopeias for urinary irritation.

Scientific validation for marshmallow root’s use in ulcerated bladder is limited. Some in vitro studies indicate that marshmallow extract can have anti-inflammatory effects and may help promote tissue healing, but these studies are not specific to bladder ulcers and are generally preliminary. Most of the available evidence remains anecdotal or based on traditional usage patterns, rather than robust clinical trials. Therefore, while marshmallow is still used in herbal traditions for this purpose, the evidence supporting its efficacy is relatively weak by modern scientific standards, justifying a moderate evidence rating.

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