Sunday, May 1, 2011

Marshmallow Remedies

Marshmallow althea officinalis has been valued for thousand of years for its healing and soothing action both internally and externally. Its roots and leaves can also be eaten as vegetables. Its root is used as a demulcent, expectorant, diuretic and wound herb. The leaves can be used as expectorant, diuretic, demulcent while the flower can be used as expectorant.

Marshmallow Used As a Poultice


Make a paste from 1 teaspoon of powdered marshmallow root mixed with a little water and applied on boils, abscesses, ulcers and wounds.

Marshmallow leaf infusion


Taking marshmallow leaf infusion daily is effective  for treating bronchitis, asthma, catarrh or pleurisy.

Marshmallow Root maceration


Soaking marshmallow roots in cold water overnight hs been shown to be effective against acid reflux, gastric ulceration, cystitis and dry coughs.


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