Marshmallow Leaf and Root Tea

Marshmallow Leaf and Root Tea - 24 bags

Marshmallow ( Althea officinalis )-the herb,has been used for centuries as both a food and a medicine. Its botanical name comes from the Greek word "altho," which means "to cure." The Romans, Chinese, Egyptians, and Syrians used marshmallow as a source of meal,To reduce inflammation on the skin Arabs used its leaves & applied on external areas. Marshmallows are incredibly cool not because of its good taste, but also a good source of light, just lighting them you can create a great light in a dark campsite.Due to exceptional healing properties it has been used by herbalists for many centuries to heal a range of ailments, hence its botanical name, Althea officinalis, from the Greek altho, meaning 'to heal'.

Both Marshmallow root and leaf are medicinal teas. The root is used as medicine to prepared cough tea and cough syrup medicines . In the United States, marshmallow is used as a component of dietary supplement antitussive and demulcent preparations .

Marshmallow is used to cure following problems:

Asthma

Bronchitis

Common cold/sore throat

Cough

Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

Stomach ulcers

Weight loss aid (marshmallow swells with fluid and gives a sense of fullness)

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.