Marshmallow root contains properties that assists with soothing sore throats that
involve gastrointestinal mucosa, it helps coat and protect mucous membranes in your mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and improves digestion while modulating the metabolic process.
COX - 1 produces prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), which plays a role in several functions
involving the
gastrointestinal system, such as increasing mucus and bicarbonate secretion, decreasing gastric acid secretion, and increasing the rate of turnover of gastric
mucosa cells.