Description

Botanical Name: Althaea Officinalis
Marshmallow is a plant. The leaves and the root are used to make medicine. It has wooly and hairy stems that have no branches. Its leaves are rounded and have three to five lobes, and are thick.
the marshmallow can grow up to four feet tall. The flowers of the marshmallow plant are pointed and are about two inches wide. They are colored either white, red or purple. The root of the marshmallow plant is colored white and contains plenty of mucilage.
Both the leaves and the root of the marshmallow plant are used for medicinal purposes. The active constituents of the leaves are mucilage, tannins, phenolic acid and volatile oils. The ones of the marshmallow roots are mucilage, asparagine’s, flavonoids, tannins, quercetins and sugars.
Marshmallow leaf and root are used for pain and swelling (inflammation) of the mucous membranes that line the respiratory tract. They are also used for dry cough, inflammation of the lining of the stomach, diarrhea, stomach ulcers, constipation, urinary tract inflammation, and stones in the urinary tract.
People sometimes apply marshmallow leaf and root directly to the skin for pockets of infection (abscesses) and skin ulcers; and as a poultice for skin inflammation or burns, and for other wounds.
Marshmallow leaf is used topically as a poultice for insect bites.
Marshmallow root is applied to the skin as an ingredient in ointments for chapped skin as well as for pain and swelling of the feet and hands due to exposure to the cold (chilblains).
In foods, marshmallow leaf and root are used as a flavouring agent.
Marshmallow forms a protective layer on the skin and lining of the digestive tract. It also contains chemicals that might decrease cough and help heal wounds.

Marshmallow tea has long been acknowledged by ancient civilization as a healing remedy. This herb is known to possess diuretic, emollient, demulcent and expectorant properties.
Also known by its official name of althaea officinalis, the marshmallow can grow up to four feet tall. It has wooly and hairy stems that have no branches. Its leaves are rounded and have three to five lobes, and are thick. The flowers of the marshmallow plant are pointed and are about two inches wide. They are colored either white, red or purple. The root of the marshmallow plant is colored white and contains plenty of mucilage.
Both the leaves and the root of the marshmallow plant are used for medicinal purposes. The active constituents of the leaves are mucilage, tannins, phenolic acid and volatile oils. The ones of the marshmallow roots are mucilage, asparagines, flavonoids, tannins, quercetins and sugars.
To make marshmallow leaf tea, place a handful of leaves in boiling water, let steep for about 7 to 10 minutes, then drink. For marshmallow root tea, place 25 grams of the roots in a liter of water. Boil the mix and let simmer for 7 to 10 minutes. Up to 3 cups of marshmallow tea can be taken each day.
The following are a few of the health benefits derived from marshmallow tea:
• Marshmallow tea (made from the leaves) may help in the treatment of urethritis.
• Marshmallow tea (made from the leaves) may aid in flushing out kidney stones.
• Marshmallow tea (made from the roots or leaves) may help relieve sore throat.
• Marshmallow tea (made from the roots or leaves) may help ease inflammations of the mouth and soothe the bronchial tubes.
• Marshmallow tea (made from the roots) may help in treating some digestive disorders such as gastritis, colitis and peptic ulcers.
• Marshmallow tea (made from the roots) may help increase the flow of breast milk.

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