Marshmallow Root May Help Boost Heart Health, Fight Cough And Prevent Bacterial Infections
Marshmallow is a plant that’s used to make an herbal treatment that’s been utilized for centuries. The nutritious sticky extract from its roots has powerful active ingredients that help break up mucus, reduce inflammation, and kill bacteria naturally. These roots contain flavonoid antioxidants, pectin (a type of fiber), amino acids like asparagine, and other compounds like coumarin, phenolic acids, tannins, and quercetin (antiviral and antibacterial substances).
Here are some of the health benefits that we can obtain from it.
Helps Treat Cough And Cold
Boosts Heart Health
Reduces Digestive Problems
Marshmallow root tea helps soothe the stomach. We can mix it with other digestive aids, such as peppermint essential oil or steeped/raw ginger root.
Helps Prevent Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
Helps Calm Sensitive Skin
The root can also be used topically to treat wounds, burns, insect bites, dry or chapped skin, and even peeling skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties are also helpful in treating eczema while its polysaccharides moisturize the skin and add a protective layer to ultra-sensitive skin.
Helps Fight Bacterial Infections
Boosts Hair Growth
How To Make A Marshmallow Root Tea
For this, we need to fill one-fourth of a jar with marshmallow root. Peppermint leaves may also be added for additional taste and benefits. Fill the jar with lukewarm water and cover it with a lid. Allow it to sit for about 6 hours or even overnight. Strain the roots and get a thick liquid. That’s our marshmallow tea.
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