Symptom → Plant Sources
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) as a tool for helping with Eczema
Evidence
inferred from emollient action
Effect of topical marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) on atopic dermatitis in children: A pilot double-blind active-controlled clinical trial of an in-silico-analyzed phytomedicine
View source In a pilot double-blind active-controlled clinical trial, topical marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) improved atopic dermatitis in children, supporting its emollient, skin-soothing use for inflammatory skin conditions.
2 sources supporting Marshmallow Root for Eczema. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's emollient / skin-soothing action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Althaea officinalis improves wound healing in rats: a stereological study
View source Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) improved wound healing in rats, increasing fibroblast activity in a stereological study, supporting its emollient, skin-soothing and wound-healing use.