Marsh Mallow contains starch, mucilage, pectin, oil, sugar, asparagines, and phosphate of lime, glutinous matter and cellulose. The great demulcent and emollient properties of Marsh Mallow make it useful in inflammation and irritation of the alimentary canal, and of the urinary and respiratory organs. The roots have been used more for the digestive system whilst the leaves are used more for the urinary system and lungs. The leaves help in cystitis, urethritis and urinary gravel as well as bronchitis, respiratory catarrh, irritating coughs. Marshmallow actions include: demulcent, emollient, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant.