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Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and sore throat, dry mouth and throat irritation, digestive upset and heartburn.Based on those ingredients, 2,040 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Marshmallow Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: marshmallow root extract at 1,200 mg per capsule. Marshmallow is a plant used in herbal medicine, traditionally taken to soothe the digestive tract and throat.

The capsule itself is made from hypromellose, a plant-based material used to hold the extract together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Marshmallow product and its label doesn't state a use — see Marshmallow's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate marshmallow root for any of the conditions it's been studied for — vaginal yeast infection, diarrhea, leg ulcers, eczema, and respiratory tract infections among them. In other words, we don't have enough solid human studies yet to say whether it works for these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific health concern, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Marshmallow

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Marshmallow root extract is generally well tolerated when used for short periods, though human safety data are limited overall. There isn't enough reliable safety information to know whether it's safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so the safety data advises against use in both cases.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Marshmallow

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Marshmallow.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; lithium.
  • For scale: 2,041 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your pharmacist before taking this product if you use lithium (the interaction is Moderate and may require a dose adjustment), take other oral medications (space them 30–60 minutes apart from marshmallow to avoid absorption issues), or use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs. No interactions are documented for other medication types in our data.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Marshmallow root extract is a single-ingredient supplement that's generally tolerated in the short term. If you take lithium or other oral medications, check with your pharmacist first — timing matters.

Since effectiveness data are sparse, be clear about what you're hoping it will do for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X003L0PZED
Net contents 240 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 312933
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Veg Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
X003L0PZED
IngredientAmount% DV
Marshmallow Root Extract1200 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose

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Label statements
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Formula

Marshmallow Root Extract Veg Capsules 1200 mg per serving

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules once daily, or as directed by a physician.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, dairy, yeast, soy, gluten, additives

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

General Statements

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Marshmallow Root Extract

Interacts with
2,040 drugs
1200 mg per serving

Marshmallow root is a traditional herb rich in soothing, gel-like fibers called mucilage, which is why it has long been used for coughs, sore throats,...

Marshmallow Root Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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2,040Drugs
1 Moderate 2,039 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Marshmallow Root Extract3 drug types · 2,040 drugs

Lithium

Theoretically, due to potential diuretic effects, marshmallow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Marshmallow is thought to have diuretic properties. To avoid lithium toxicity, the dose of lithium might need to be decreased when used with marshmallow.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, marshmallow flower might have antiplatelet effects.
Animal research suggests that marshmallow flower extract has antiplatelet effects. However, the root and leaf of marshmallow, not the flower, are the plant parts most commonly found in dietary supplements. Theoretically, use of marshmallow flower with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs can have additive effects, and might increase the risk for bleeding in some patients.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Oral Drugs

Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Marshmallow contains mucilage which can affect oral drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take marshmallow 30-60 minutes after oral medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules has a known interaction with 2,040 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Why do I need to wait 30 to 60 minutes after taking other pills?
Marshmallow contains a sticky gel-like substance that can coat your stomach and slow how your body absorbs other medications. Spacing them out reduces that effect.
Is marshmallow root safe to take while I'm pregnant?
There isn't enough reliable safety information to know either way. The safety data advises against it in pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety information for breastfeeding either. The safety data advises against it. Chat with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
Does marshmallow root actually work for digestive issues or a sore throat?
We don't have enough solid human studies yet to say whether it works reliably for those uses. The evidence is considered insufficient to rate. Talk with your pharmacist if you want to discuss what the research actually shows.

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The Full Monographs Behind Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Marshmallow Root Extract 1200 mg Veg Capsules's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Marshmallow 5 references
  1. Monographs on the medicinal uses of plant drugs. Exeter, UK: European Scientific Co-op Phytother, 1997.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  5. Hage-Sleiman R, Mroueh M, Daher CF. Pharmacological evaluation of aqueous extract of Althaea officinalis flower grown in Lebanon. Pharm Biol 2011;49(3):327-33.

See these in context on the Marshmallow monograph →

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