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Writer's pictureJessica Lilac

Medicinal Herbs - Marshmallow

Updated: Apr 18, 2023

Marshmallow (Althaea Officinalis)


Part Used: Flowers, leaves, roots

Height: 3-4ft tall

Preparation: Infusion and Decoction (boiling the essence of a substance makes a concentrate)


Actions

  • Soothing, calming (flower soothes the skin)

  • Digestive & Respiratory

  • UTIs and cystitis

  • High level of anti-oxidants

  • Demulcent, emollient, expectorant

  • Soothes:

  • Irritated mucus membranes

  • Acid indigestion

  • IBS

  • Chronic bronchitis





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