Botanical Name: Althea officinalis Uses: Asthma; bronchitis; colds; expectorant; sore throat; coughs (dry, tight, harsh); laryngitis; pleurisy; gastritis; colitis; gentle diuretic; prostatitis; cystitis; kidney inflammation; kidney stones; drawing poultice (combined with Slippery Elm). Notes: May delay absorbtion of drugs taken simultaneously.