Organic Marshmallow root cut (Althaea officinalis)

Organic Marshmallow root, dried and cut (loose herbal tea)

 

Latin Name: Althaea officinalis 

 

 

• used traditionally for millennia's
• only exceptional quality and purity roots are chosen
• similar qualities to endangered Slippery Elm make it cheaper and sustainable choice
• sustainable harvested
• certified organic to Soil Association higher standards
• comply with EU Pharmacopoeia standards
• certified Herb Mark, safe and efficient to be use by Herbalists
• Practitioner grade
• mild, slightly sweet, and earthy flavour with a smooth, soothing finish
• combines well and efficient with Liquorice, also Elecampane or Wild Cherry
• considered as sweet, cool to cold, and moist herb
• thickening, softening, relaxing qualities
• Vegan and Vegetarian friendly

 

How to use Organic Marshmallow root:

Organic Marshmallow root can be made in to powder, tea, tincture, vinegar, infused oil, poultice and more.

How to prepare Organic Marshmallow root tea:

To prepare Marshmallow root infusion, add 1-2 teaspoons of root to a pan (not aluminium). Pour in a cup of cold water. Bring to boil, simmer for 15-30 minutes on low heat. Strain the tea and drink it up to 3 times a day. Marshmallow Root has many other uses. You can research the benefits of this herb or ask an herbalist how it can help you.

 

Safety of Organic Marshmallow root:

 

Cautions and Contraindications: 

• very safe

 

Other info about Organic Marshmallow root:

 

Marshmallow has been used by the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Indian cultures as a medicine. It is mentioned in Homer’s the Iliad (written 2800 years ago). Ancient Egyptians used the soft, spongy pith of the plant boiled with honey to make chewy candy-like substance favored by the Pharaohs and nobility. This is the ancient beginnings of our modern day marshmallow candy.

 

 

Marhmallow other names:

• Mortification Root,
• Sweetweed,
• Cheeses,
• Cheese Flower
• Yao Shu Kui
• Prawoslaz

 

Typical Ingredients of Organic Marshmallow root: 

100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added, exceptional quality and purity, dried and cut Organic Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis)

 

Wild grown/Eco cultivated/Organic cultivated/Cultivated: 

Organic certified to Soil Association higher standards

 

Country of origin:

Bulgaria

 

Packaging:

All products are hand packed in resealable and recyclable PE zipped packaging to ensure maximum freshness

 

Vegetarian/Vegan Suitability:

Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

 

Quality assured

Checkout other Marshmallow products from Botanical Remedies

 

Benefits of Organic Marshmallow Root:

Similar qualities to endangered Slippery Elm, make it cheaper and sustainable replacement.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, by virtue of the plants moistening abilities, it is considered a Yin herb that is also excellent for treating Damp Heat conditions.

 

Because of UK law, we cannot provide any medicinal information about our herbs. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that have proven effects in literature or tradition. These herbs have been thoroughly tested in laboratories for authenticity, quality, and purity. Our herbs can be used efficiently and safely within recommended by literature doses.

 

Please do not confuse herbal teas widely available on the market with our herbs as there is huge difference between process and cost of production medicinal herbs and other herbal teas. Botanical Remedies offer only herbs that are efficient and safe to use by Herbalists.

 

Where can you find information about herbs?

 

You can look for details on herbs benefits, uses, and dosage. It's also important to know about safety and effectiveness. Additionally, consider the side effects. You can find both traditional and scientific knowledge on these topics.

 

Below few solid sources of information about herbs:

 

www.herbalreality.com web run by experienced Medical Herbalists

 

https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz web run by Medical Herbalist

 

https://botanicalremedies.co.uk/blogs/herbs blog run by Master Herbalist and Naturopath