Plant Medicine Summary: Marshmallow Root

Marshmallow Root is such a "soothing" herb for the entire body, from the throat clear through the entire digestion tract!

Brief History

Used in 200 BC under the Greek name Althea of "to heal".  The family name, Malvaceae comes from the Greek word malake or "soft" referring to the soft mucilaginous character of the plant.  Theophrastus (c. 372-286 BC) reported that it was taken in sweet wine for coughs.  Greek physician Hippocrates described the value of althea in the treatment of wounds. 

Dioscorides, another Greek physician, prescribed a vinegar infusion as a cure for toothaches and recommended a preparation of the seeds to soothe insect stings.  Roman poet Horace, claimed the root and leaves had laxative properties. Renaissance period herbalists used "althea" (marshmallow root) for sore throats, stomach problems, gonorrhea, leukorrhea, and as a gargle for infections of the mouth.
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How Do I Use It?
Marshmallow Root is HUGE for soothing, especially the intestinal tract. It soothes from the throat, to the stomach, to the gut. We use it primarily in teas, but also have made syrups and tinctures from it.  
Our Experience With It

• (Paula) "I love marshmallow root for bladder infection. I was having issues with bladder infections and not able to get rid of it, when I discovered Marshmallow. I make it into a tea in combination with dandelion and in a day was feeling better! I haven’t had problems since."
• We have recommended Marshmallow Root to countless of people for UTI infections. 
• (Andrea) "When I had a horrible sore throat, I used the start of what eventually became our 'Flaming Throat Relief' combination to help it.... Which marshmallow root is a HUGE portion of. It soothed my throat so much and my throat was so much better after 24 hours."
• When used in tea, you will see the marshmallow turn the water much "thicker". This is the soothing properties that the water pulls out of the root. If it gets too thick, just add more water until it is a comfortable consistency.

Few Properties of Marshmallow Root
Anti Inflammatory = Reduces inflammation
Antibacterial = Helps fight bacteria
Demulcent = Protective coating and soothe irritated body tissues
Emoillient = Soothe and protect irritated or inflamed skin
Hypoglycemic = Lower abnormally high blood sugar
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 NMM Products
Kidney Stone Herbal Soldiers - Combination of herbs to help combat the pain of kidney stones, also helps to dissinegrate them before they get too big. If you have problems with kidney stones often, we recommend you use this as a tea on a daily basis to keep them at bay.
Flaming Throat Relief - Soothing combination of herbs to help the throat while supporting your body getting better.
Intestinal Soother & Enhancer - Deep nutrition for the "gut". Any problems of the gut will be helped with this packet!
Infection Fighter - Herbal combination for deep infections.