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Marshmallow Root, organic, cut and sifted
$2.25
SOLD BY THE OUNCE and packaged together in kraft paper bags with a top closure or plastic zipper closure upon ordering.
Marshmallow root, also called Mortification Root, Hock Herb and Sweet Weed, is a perennial herb native to Asia and Europe now naturalized in North America, where it is typically grown as an ornamental garden specimen.
The root has been used for thousands of years as food, especially when other vegetables were scarce. Dried marshmallow root is used today to make teas, infusions, extracts and tinctures.
Marshmallow root contains a gel-like substance called mucilage that coats and soothes irritated tissues. It is commonly used as a natural remedy to relieve dry coughs, calm digestive upset and stomach ulcers, and soothe skin irritations.
Respiratory Support
- Sooths sore throats: Coats the esophagus to ease irritation from a dry or hacking cough.
- Reduces inflammation: Helps calm upper respiratory tract membranes.
Digestive Health
- Protects the stomach: Forms a protective barrier over the stomach lining to help prevent or ease ulcers, particularly those caused by NSAIDs.
- Eases gut irritation: Relieves symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux, and general gastrointestinal discomfort.
Skin and Topical Care
- Calms redness: Helps soothe inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, and minor burns.
- Promotes wound healing: Acts as an emollient to lock in moisture and support skin recovery.