Marshmallow white – What we know about the marshmallow?

Marshmallow or hollyhock (Althaea Officinalis L.) is widespread throughout the world and is very popular in traditional medicine, pharmacy, and cooking.

The story of the marshmallow (especially root) dates back to ancient times. The Egyptians used it together with honey and they have solved problems with the respiratory tract.
Horace and Martial mention the laxative properties of the leaves and root.

Dioscorides talks about it as a remedy, and in ancient times it was not only valued as a medicine but was also very popular as the ornamental plant to decorate the graves of friends.

Pliny said: ‘Whosoever shall take a spoonful of the marshmallow shall that day be free from all diseases that may come to hit him.’
Medieval Arab doctors mentioned it in his medical books where they describe that the leaves and roots of marshmallow suppress inflammation.

Marshmallow is one of the few herbs which are not proven any side effects.

Marshmallow root, a plant with leaves and flowers is very popular in traditional medicine while modern medicine confirms its positive effect.

According to new research, marshmallow is most used as a tea for the treatment of asthma, cystitis, dysentery, and irritation in the stomach lining.

Also, certain regions used it in traditional culinary.
The favorite sweets and candies (marshmallow cookies) are made from root marshmallow and sugar. Young spring leaves are also edible. You can add it into soups or sauces in order to increase density. American authors recommend the pickled flower buds as a substitute for capers.

Marshmallow is one of the few herbs which are not proven any side effects.

I mostly use marshmallow (root and leaves) as a tea and recommend it in a mixture with other plants like plantain, elder, thyme, nettle and chamomile and then is very good as a prevention for coughs, bronchitis, and asthma. You can find all that herbs in my company tea blend “Bronhitko“.

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