Marshmallow Root

What is Marshmallow Root?

For many years marshmallow plants have been used to relieve coughs and sore throats, as well as for chapped skin and minor wounds. The marshmallow plant can be found growing in damp, wet areas including meadows and marshes around the world.

It is used medicinally to soothe the irritation of the mouth, throat and stomach mainly because of its ability to swell up and become slippery when wet. This is due to the fact that it contains a substance called mucilate that does not dissolve in water.

Marshmallow root will do a lot for you over all health. It has been used for centuries to ease a myriad of ailments. Some of these include:

• It can help you with bladder infections.
• It can also help with stomach cramps. 
• If you have a dry cough sipping the tea will help control it.
• It is also known to help with diarrhoea and other bowl disorders. 
• An old wives tale says drinking marshmallow tea will help pass kidney stones.
• Marshmallow is also believed to have a limited ability to fight infection and boost the immune system.
  

You mainly buy Marshmallow Root in a Health food store. It is consider an herbal remedy for what ails you. When you purchase the root, it will be sold to you in a loose form. It has a woody chip form in looks and it has no smell. You may also buy it in pill form and syrup.

Side Effects and Warnings of Marshmallow Root

Marshmallow root is known to interact with some medication. You should therefore inform you doctor of any other ailments or medication you are taking to avoid negative reactions.

There are few if any side effects related to marshmallow root use. You should however, always seek medical advice before using it as a dietary supplement.

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