Marshmallow Root‏ Organic loose blend 50 grams

Marshmallow is a soothing and healing plant mainly due to it’s high mucilage content. This spongy, gummy fiber soothes all the way down from the mouth and throat to the urinary tract. It is both demulcent (soothing on the mucus membranes on the inside) and emollient (soothing to inflamed skin on the outside). Mallow acts as a mild expectorant and helps to clear congestion while it coats sore throats making it very useful in the treatment of harsh coughs. Marshmallow’s tannins make it a popular treatment for UTI and stomach ulcers, it also acts as a light diuretic. To get the full benefits of marshmallow for these conditions, add chopped marshmallow root to herbal teas as opposed to taking it in capsule form.
Mallow helps to control blood sugar via it’s large concentration of both soluble fiber (pectin), and the mucilage it contains. Soluble fiber in food and herbs helps to slow down the release of sugar into the blood stream, helping to control blood sugar spikes after eating.
Preparation Methods & Dosage: Marshmallow is taken as a soothing tea to take advantage of the tannin and mucilage it contains. Use the chopped root and prepare as a decoction by bringing to a boil and simmering. Combines well with mullein and colts foot for persistent coughs.
Mallow, Marsh Side Effects: Marshmallow is a food plant, and it’s safety is substantiated by many years of use in both humans and animals. The high concentration of mucilage and pectin in marshmallow might interfere with medications, if taken at the same time