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Cytoprotective effects of aqueous extracts from marshmallow roots (Althaea officinalis L.)
I Böker, J Sendker, T Stark, O Kelber, C Fink, A Hensel · Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie · 2012 · Heft 05
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Extracts from the roots of Althaea officinalis L. (marshmallow) are traditionally used for treatment of dry cough and irritation of oral, pharyngeal or gastric mucosal membranes. This effect is due to the high content of mucilage polysaccharides. These polysaccharides are regarded as active compounds by forming bioadhesive layers on irritated mucus membranes [1] and by stimulating keratinocytes' and fibroblasts' cellular activity and proliferation rate [2]. In the present study, marshmallow roots were analyzed in regard of further secondary compounds which might cause the tissue protective activity of aqueous ex…
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Amino Acids
Althaea
Althaea officinalis
Asparagine
Arginine
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Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie
