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Marshmallow explained: what it is and where it comes from

The NIH identifies marshmallow as Althaea officinalis and says the root is the plant part used. Marshmallow mucilage comes from the root, and the NIH says marshmallow is taken by mouth and included in some mixed-ingredient products. One product we reviewed lists marshmallow, and no label we read prints a separate amount for it.

By HowNook's Health desk · Updated

What it is
Plant
In the products we reviewed
1, its label does not print the amount

What marshmallow is

  • Marshmallow mucilage comes from the root.1
  • Marshmallow's scientific name is Althaea officinalis.1
  • The root is the plant part used.1
  • Marshmallow is taken by mouth and included in some mixed-ingredient products.1

How much marshmallow each product gives

Per serving, as each label prints it

Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend

Max VitalizeNot printed · at most 176 mg

Before you take it

Side effects

  • Marshmallow is generally well tolerated by adults, but allergic reactions have rarely been reported.1

Ask a doctor first

  • There are no data on whether marshmallow components enter breast milk or on its safety for nursing mothers or infants.1
  • Ask your healthcare provider for breastfeeding advice specific to your situation.1

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.

The product we reviewed that lists marshmallow

ProductForm and servingMarshmallow per servingOur scorePrice a bottleBuy
Max Vitalize#3 in men's health supportCapsules2 capsulesNot printedIn a 176 mg proprietary blend9.3$49Check price
Prices checked Oct 11, 2026

Questions people ask

What is marshmallow root?

Marshmallow root is the root of Althaea officinalis, the scientific name the NIH gives for marshmallow. The NIH says the root is the plant part used, and marshmallow mucilage comes from it.

How do you take marshmallow root?

Marshmallow is taken by mouth, according to the NIH. The NIH also says it is included in some mixed-ingredient products.

What are the side effects of marshmallow root?

Marshmallow is generally well tolerated by adults, but allergic reactions have rarely been reported.

Is marshmallow root safe?

Marshmallow is generally well tolerated by adults. There are no data on whether its components enter breast milk or on its safety for nursing mothers or infants. If you are breastfeeding, ask a clinician for advice specific to your situation before starting.

Which supplements we reviewed contain marshmallow?

Max Vitalize is the product we reviewed that lists marshmallow. Its serving of 2 capsules contains a 176 mg proprietary blend, but the separate marshmallow amount is not printed.

Sources

The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.

  1. 1NIH LactMed, Marshmallowncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked