Marsh Mallow HerbMarsh mallow herb (Althaea officinalis) (sometimes called marshmallow) is not as well known as other herbs, yet its health benefits are numerous.
Marsh mallow herb is very high in mucilage 14, which is a gelatinous substance found in plants. In fact, those fluffy, puffy, sweet campfire treats were at one time made with the mucilage from marsh mallow.....before the use of gelatin and other products became widespread. 14 Marsh mallow, as the name suggests, typically grows wild in the marsh. Historically it has had both culinary and medicinal uses and many poorer people have used it in time of famine for food. ag The leaves are oftentimes eaten raw in salad, while the roots are boiled, and then fried with onions and butter. 14,ag Hippocrates himself used it in the treatment of wounds. Marshmallow is frequently used to soothe inflamed membranes, especially in the digestive and respiratory systems..14,ag It eases the passage of kidney stones14,ag, and helps urinary tract infections.14,ag Marsh mallow is an expectorant and diuretic when taken internally and an emollient when used on the skin. Marshmallow herb is sometimes used by breastfeeding mothers as it aids the let-down response. 6 Safety Guidelines: May slow the absorption of medications taken at the same time.2 If you are breastfeeding, marshmallow has a plant safety rating of 'A' No contraindications, side effects drug interactions or pregnancy-related issues have been identified. Generally considered safe when used effectively. The AHPA labels marshmallow root as 'Class A' safe when used appropriately.6 Medicinal Uses of Marshmallow: natural cure for anxiety, boil home remedies, bronchitis, cough home remedies, heartburn home remedy, home remedies for hemorrhoids, home remedy for kidney stones, milk supply, home remedies for sore throat, teething, urinary tract infection home remedy.
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