Marshmallow Isn't Just for Roasting, Marshmallow is Also a Terrific Herbal Remedy

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Little known facts

Marshmallows you get at the store today were originally made with this plant in its extract form. It was intended to be a gelling agent.

Marshmallow's generic name is Althaea. This word comes from the Greek word, altho (means, "to cure"). There exists up to 12 species of perennial herb plants in this family.

Hollyhocks were once part of this genus.

Marshmallow or altheae can be found in Europe and western Asia.

Marshmallow's family name of Malvaceae is also derived from the Greek word, "malake", meaning soft. This comes from the soft and mucilaginous character of the herb.

Hypocrites, the Greek physician used marshmallow for healing wounds.

Marshmallow's leaves have been used as poultices and fomentations.

It is even written in the Bible that marshmallow or "mallow" plants were eaten at the time of famine.

Marshmallow contains 286,000 units of vitamin A per pound.

True effects

Marshmallow is great for healing wounds.

Marshmallow is great for drawing out poisons.

Marshmallow can be used externally for varicose veins and skin abscesses.

Marshmallow has non-absorbable polysaccharides that coat mucous membranes of the digestive tract and absorb toxins.

Treat any soreness or irritation from diarrhea with marshmallow.

Ease the passage of kidney stones with marshmallow.

Marshmallow can help regulate bowel activity and increase colonic flora.

Marshmallow is great for treating inflammation on different parts of the body.

Disorders, irritations, ailments, and bodily systems treated by Marshmallow

Allergies - An allergy is a sensitivity to certain substances. You can be allergic to everything, from pollen to drugs.

Asthma - This should be self-explanatory. But in case it isn't, in case you don't know what it is exactly, I'll tell you. Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system that constricts a person's airway. Common symptoms of asthma are wheezing, and coughing.

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