Marshmallow root is known by many other names, including Althaea officinalis, Althaea root, sweet weed, mallards, guimauve, mortification plant, schloss tea and wymote.
Marshmallow root is commonly used for inflammation and irritation of the alimentary canal, as well as inflammation of the urinary and respiratory organs. The additional medicinal properties and qualities it is hailed for include being a demulcent, emmolient, diuretic, expectorant and mucilagionous.
Benefits of Marshmallow Root~ Relief from bronchitis, gastritis, intestinal and oral inflammations, and sore throat. It also helps with various disorders of the digestive system. This sweet, mucilaginous herb has expectorant properties and also soothes and softens tissue, while controlling bacterial infections.
Suggested Uses for Skin~ Marshmallow is used as an emollient. It can be added to creams and lotions. The powdered root can be moistened and mixed with oatmeal, tied into a cloth and used to wash the skin. Marshmallow root makes a soothing and drawing poultice or ointment.
Suggested Uses for Food~ As a soothing internal botanical, marshmallow is used in throat formulas and in herbal teas.
Marshmallow Root is a beneficial ingredient in syrups, lozenges, teas and throat sprays. For a tea, an infusion is made with a teaspoon of herb to one cup of cool water. The mixture is left to infuse for an hour or more.
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