Marshmallow Root
Backed by Dr. Lisa Fiorenza and Dr. Katie Woodley
BENEFITS
Marshmallow root is a beneficial herb for coating and soothing inflamed tissue of the GI, urinary, and respiratory tracts, which helps provide relief from irritation. This herb is especially beneficial for dogs with acid reflux or stomach or intestinal ulcers as it forms a protective layer on the lining of the stomach and intestines. It is also useful in dogs with diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, cough, laryngitis, bladder pain & inflammation (from UTI or bladder stones), and stomatitis (inflammation in the mouth).
Serving Size
XS dogs
(< 10 lbs)
1 tsp of cooled tea*
S dogs
(10 - 20 lbs)
1–2 tsp of cooled tea*
M dogs
(21 - 50 lbs)
2-5 tsp of cooled tea*
L dogs
(51 - 90 lbs)
1-2 tbsp of cooled tea*
XL dogs
(> 90 lbs)
3 tbsp of cooled tea*
*Divide the total above serving size into 2-3 servings per day.
FREQUENCY
Safe to feed daily if needed.
HOW TO SERVE
Infuse in water to make marshmallow root tea:
- Measure out 1 cup of cold water.
- Add 5-30 grams of dried marshmallow root powder into a tea strainer.
- Place the tea strainer in the cup of cold water.
- Cover the cup with a lid and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove the tea strainer with the marshmallow root from the cup.
- Stir the infusion thoroughly before measuring and mixing it into your dog’s food.
Cold infusion of the marshmallow is best as boiling water will destroy the mucilage, which coats and soothes inflamed tissue.
IMPORTANT
Give marshmallow root at least 1 hour before or after medication or other supplements. This removes the risk of the marshmallow root reducing the absorption of the drugs.
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Nosal’ova G, Strapkova A, Kardosova A, Capek P, Zathurecky L, Bukovska E. [Antitussive action of extracts and polysaccharides of marshmallow (Althea officinalis L., var. robusta).] Pharmazie 1992;47:224-226
Wynn, Susan G., Fougere, Barbara J. Veterinary Herbal Medicine. Missouri: Mosby, 2007: 597-598