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| Marsh
Mallow (Althaea officinalis)
Description...
This herb brings back memories of sitting
around the campfire toasting the delicious lolly called marshmallow. The marshmallow not
only tastes great but has medicinal properties. Both the leaves and the roots of the
five-foot-high marshmallow plant can be used for medicinal purposes.
The roots can be helpful for acidic
stomachs or for ulcers while the leaves are great for people who have low digestive
enzymes in their stomachs.
It can also be used for cuts and wounds,
mouth sores and other ailments. Babies who are teething are also able to benefit from
sucking on a marshmallow root.
How It May Benefit You...
Take marsh mallow internally for:
- sore throat, coughs, colds, flu, bronchitis,
sinusitis.
- upset stomach, peptic ulcers, gastritis,
colitis
- cystitis, bladder infections, urethritis
(inflammation of the urethra)
- kidney stones.
Apply marsh mallow externally for:
- abscesses, boils, skin ulcers, cuts, burns,
scrapes, other wounds.
- varicose veins.
- dental abscesses
- gingivitis.
Caution...
Unfortunately, the lollies called
marshmallow that are available almost anywhere have none of the marshmallow herb in them.
WARNING:
Herbs should only be used under the supervision of an experienced
herbalist or naturopath experienced in herbs.
Availability...
Available in dried bulk, capsules,
tincture.
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