Marshmallow Root

What is marshmallow root? People have used marshmallow (Althea officinalis) as food and medicine for nearly 2,000 years. The culprit is the plant, not the fluffy white confection toasted over a campfire. Syrians, Egyptians, Chinese, and Romans all utilized marshmallows as food. The Arabs used the leaves of the marshmallow plant to make poultices, which they applied to the skin to relieve irritation. A gooey material known as mucilage is present in both the root and the leaves. When combined with water, it forms a slippery gel that soothes inflammation in the stomach and throat. Applying it topically helps relieve chapped skin as well. How do I use marshmallow root? Grown-up. You may get marshmallow root as a tea, tincture, or supplement. Sip many glasses of tea every day, sip one glass of water with 30 to 40 drops of tincture every day, or take capsules that contain split dosages of 6g of powdered root every day Marshmallow root benefits: The herb marshmallow root is native to Europe,