What is Marshmallow Root?

Marshmallow root is an herbal medicine that has been used for at least 2000 years by ancient Egyptian, Arab, Greek, and Roman cultures. Marshmallow root is commonly used in herbal medicine as a soothing tea for coughs, sore throats, and digestive irritation. Marshmallow is extremely safe for adults and children, and works well both on its own and when combined with other herbs.

How to Use Marshmallow Root (Common Uses)

Marshmallow root can be taken internally as a tea, powder, capsules, or extract. It can also be used in cooking, or topically as a wash or poultice. Visit our herbal blog for more information on learning how to use marshmallow root.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Marshmallow Root

Marshmallow root is soothing to mucus membranes and irritated tissues, especially the digestive, respiratory, and urinary tracts. It is often used in cases of gastritis, peptic ulcer, interstitial cystitis, UTI, pharyngitis, and dry cough.

Active Constituents in Marshmallow Root

Mucilage polysaccharides, pectin, asparagine, tannins, flavonoids, coumarins.

Notable Facts About Marshmallow Root

The name Althaea is derived from the Greek word ‘altheo’, meaning to heal or cure. Energetically, it is sweet, cooling, and moistening.