Marshmallow Root for Coughs and Skin Health

Description

Marshmallow Root for Coughs and Skin Health. 60g or 120g. Latin Name: Althaea officinalis syn. Althaea sublobata, Althaea taurinensis, Althaea vulgaris, Malva officinalis. Plant Family: Malvaceae. Other Names: Marsh mallow, English Mallow, Mallards, Schloss Tea, Meshmellish, Cheeses, Mortification Root, Althea Root, Wymote & Sweet Weed.

Marshmallow is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and now naturalised in America, it can grow to a height of 2.2 metres. The leaves are 5-8cm in length, and mid green in colour, they have short stems and are cordate with 3-5 lobes and toothed edges, they have a soft, velvety coating on both sides, and the underside of the leaf is paler green than the upper side. The flowers are hermaphrodite, and consist of 5 obovate almost heart shaped petals which are pale pink in colour and approximately 3cm in diameter.

The French make a confection known as ‘Pâét‚ de Guimauve’ from the roots which was taken for coughs, it was also used to make the traditional confection marshmallows which have their origins in an old Egyptian remedy for coughs. Sadly the mass produced sweets bought today no longer contain actually marshmallow from any part of the plant. The root can be used to make glue and was used by old apothecaries to bind mixtures to make pills.

• Marshmallow is most commonly used to ease sore throats and dry coughs
• The leaves and roots, contains polysaccharides that have antitussive, mucilaginous, and antibacterial properties
• Marshmallow has a soothing effect on inflamed membranes in the mouth and throat when ingested orally, specifically a sore throat
• The antitussive properties help reduce dry coughing and prevent further irritation
• More recently, marshmallow has been used to treat certain digestive disorders, including heartburn, indigestion, ulcerative colitis, stomach ulcers and Crohn’s disease
• Marshmallow extract is sometimes added to creams and used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema and contact dermatitis

Marshmallow root tea is a mild herbal tea brewed with the root of the marshmallow plant, scientifically known as Althaea officinalis. Known for its medicinal applications since antiquity, this herbal tea has remained popular in the regions where it grows, including Europe, North America, and North Africa, as well as other parts of the globe. With many healthy properties, powerful antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, you should definitely keep this tea around the house. This tea has a wide range of benefits, including:

• Treating dry cough
• Preventing UTI
• Lowering inflammation
• Reducing joint pain
• Preventing kidney stones

To make the tea:

• 1 tbsp marshmallow root
• 1 tsp peppermint leaf optional
• 1 cup warm water
• Allow to sit in the water in a sealed mason type jar, then strain.</li
• I like to add a slice of lemon and a teaspoon local honey

Always be sure to thoroughly research the possible side effects of any herb before beginning its use. If pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescribed drugs, have a talk to your healthcare provider first.

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