Marshmallow Root Benefits (Althaea officinalis) + Marshmallow Root Tea Recipe
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- Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
- Slippery, slimy, gooey… these probably aren’t words you associate with medicine, but sometimes they’re exactly what you need. And they perfectly describe marshmallow root’s benefits!
In fact, marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is one of our most healing and soothing medicinal herbs! In this episode, I’m showing you exactly how to make a marshmallow root tea recipe for the best marshmallow root benefits. Making this tea is so easy, you don’t even have to heat up water! (You can find the link for your free, printable recipe card in the resources section below.)
So… when might you turn to marshmallow root tea?
► To soothe your sore throat and/or dry spasmodic cough. Marshmallow root tea is cooling and moistening, a welcome balm to dry tissues.
► To address many kinds of inflammation in the gut. Its ability to calm irritated tissues and promote healing makes marshmallow root tea a valuable ally when you need to modulate inflammation in the gut. (By the way, if chronic inflammation is a concern for you or a loved one, definitely check out my free, on-demand video training: ►►► herb-training.com)
These are just a couple of the possible applications for tissue-calming, healing marshmallow root tea… But there’s a lot more to know about working with marshmallow, so be sure to tune in to the entire episode for all the goodies.
After listening in to this episode, you’ll know:
► How marshmallow supports the body in fighting off pathogens
► The surprising way marshmallow can aid a breast/chestfeeding parent
► Which medication for treating atopic dermatitis was outperformed by marshmallow
► The marshmallow relative whose leaves and flowers are even more demulcent than marshmallow’s
► When and how to harvest marshmallow leaves and roots
► Who is NOT a good match for marshmallow
► Why marshmallow can be great when you’re convalescing
► and more…
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-- TIMESTAMPS --
00:00 - Introduction to marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
03:22 - Marshmallow energetics
05:18 - Marshmallow for the urinary tract
06:31 - Marshmallow for the cold and flu season
07:50 - Marshmallow for digestive inflammation
08:27 - Marshmallow for skin health, including healing wounds and soothing burns
10:48 - Other mallows
11:47 - How to identify marshmallow
13:21 - Special considerations
13:58 - Marshmallow root tea recipe
18:11 - Herbal tidbit
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Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Love Note by Tin Can Knits
-- DISCLAIMER --
The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.
I use it often, never fails me.
Marvelous 'Marshmallow' was one of my go to herbs during my covid experience. I made a quart at a time of cool over night infusion and the coolness was soothing. I made a hot mullein tea infusion, cooled it down and then mixed it with the cool marshmallow infusion. I think I also added honey to the cool drink. Anyways thank you for inspiring me and many others. Take care and be well.
Thank you for sharing! Glad you found relief with this fabulous plant!
hi rosalee,im one of those poeple who is cold and damp.
would slippery elm be better for me.@@HerbsWithRosalee
Thank you ❤
Always a joy watching your videos.
Loved all the info. Going to look up how to get involved in your program
Fantastic info! I subscribed
Going to try for the first time this week. Will keep you informed as I go along. Thank you for your knowledge😊
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I am excited to harvest and use marshmallow root from my garden this year.
Having the tea today for the first time when I get home from work. :)
I live on Cape Cod Massachusetts and in late August there is a huge marsh near me that is full of Marshmallow flowers in full bloom. It is breathtakingly beautiful!
Loved hearing all about Marshmallow. I enjoy cold infused Marshmallow root tea. It tastes pretty good!
Coincidentally Marshmallow was in my CSA this week. Thanks, Rosalee! I always enjoy your videos; educationa and fun!
This channel is so interesting. Love how each herb is presented. Keep it coming! ❤
Thank you! Will do!
Thank you so much ❤
Just came across your channel. I love it and I'm excited to learn more. Thank you!
Welcome! So glad you're here!
New subscriber. I've just started this year with my learning of herbs. Thank you so much.
Welcome!
I love the artwork.
Thank you for his video and all the wonderful information. I have just potted up seedlings of the lovely white mallow. I have 7 Marshmallows in varying sizes of pots and am looking forward to using the roots late in the season. I have ordered mallow neglect as it grows extremely well here in Ireland. I am looking forward to using the Mallow family to help my digestion. I have sent off for Marshmallow root and will be making tea as per your instructions.
I listen to your podcast, but I’m enjoying the visuals and garden background. 😍 Thank you and your team for the resources! I ordered some marshmallow seeds and look forward to learning about this plant.
Glad you enjoy it!
Fantastic video! Would marshmallow aid in healing a leaky gut? Thank you for sharing so much with us!
I actually use marshmallow root infusions for dry tangled hair. I also combine it with slippery elm and create detangling creams and leave in conditioners for my family and myself. We have a house full of curly heads. Lol❤❤❤ I would love to use this internally! thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge! You inspire me to take my herbal studies to the next level!!
Thank you so much for sharing about hair detangling. I'll have to try that with my curly hair!
@@HerbsWithRosalee ❤️❤️❤️🌱💐 I’m honored to be here, and to hear from you! I hope it works out well when you try it! ❤️❤️
That's so cool! Do you make a hair rinse for it? How do you make a cream with it? I could really use a good detangling cream and a conditioner for my kids' hair lol!
Hello Rosalee. New to your channel. I take Marshmallow tea, following gallbladder surgery. I will try to grow the herb. I asked you regarding Milk Thistle previously today. Also ordered your Alchemy of Herbs book. ~ Diane
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Great video! I'm having a minor gastritis flareup but also dealing with mucus in lungs can I use Marshmallow root or will that make my lungs worse as they are already fighting dampness? Could you suggest another alternate? I was using Slippery elm 1tsp but end up with loose stools. Thanks❤
Could you make an oil tincture with it for dry internal ears that block? Would you use the root leaves or flowers
Thank you for yet another informative, uplifting video. May I ask about marshmallow leaf tea as opposed to the root?
I like working with marshmallow leaves too! They aren't quite as slimey but they really shine in tea blend when the other herbs in the tea are also aerial parts.
@@HerbsWithRosalee Thank you very much for replying. I appreciate it.
Hello I love your video. Where can I purchase your book. How to choose the herb for you.
Hi! Thanks for your interest! That book is titled, Alchemy of Herbs, and is available wherever books are sold. You can order online or ask your local bookstore to order it in for you. Enjoy!
I want to grow marshmallow plant 🪴 but where can I get original seeds
I've been drinking what I call lung tea, and making mallow tincture,
Would marshmallow help with occasional bouts of dry constipation? Also, I love how you match up your clothing with the colors of the herbs!
Awww, thanks for noticing the clothing - I entertain myself with it. :) Marshmallow can help with dry constipation. Chia seeds with lots of liquid can also be nice.
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge of herbs, wish I had room in this 65 yr old brain to remember all of it. Maybe I should be drinking a beneficial tea for that. I live on the shore in Maryland, wild hibiscus grows along the rd and in the marsh. I don't know if that has benefits, as i have no idea the botanical name for those.
I think one of the best ways to remember herbal information is to learn by doing! That's why I always share recipes. Once you drink marshmallow tea regularly you'll KNOW so much that you won't even have to memorize. Cheers!
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Great, is there an online shop you would recommend to order some from.?
Hello, I enjoyed the information here. I am having a burning sensation in my mouth /tongue and it is pretty uncomfortable. Would this tea help? And are powders the same as the root?
When I was anemic I had an uncomfortable tongue. How are your iron reserves and your B12 and other things necessary for red blood cells? I think any demulcent would help your burning sensation Is your tongue red too? Cooling herbs might help the burning sensation too.
thank you
Rosalee, you mentioned a hot infusion of Marshmallow extracts starches rather than mucilage. Are these starches beneficial as a prebiotic or should we just sick with the cold infusion?
I prefer the cold infusion but there are herbalists who prefer the decoction. I think it's worth trying both. I don't know of any studies specifically looking at constituents between the two or efficacy between the two. It's up to us to try it out and decide. I'll be curious to hear what you think!
Can I substitute the roots from rose of sharon? I use slippery elm similarly, works well for diverticulitis.
I haven't worked with rose of sharon so I can't speak from experience.
Do you know if Malva neglecta (Common Dwarf Mallow) has the same properties as the traditional marshmallow? It grows as a weed around here and I'm pulling it up anyways. Might as well use them!
Oh! Never mind! You did answer that and I missed it!
Can you make a salve out of flowers and leaves of Marshallow? Or the roots?
I'm most familiar with the roots, but you could also make some out of the leaves/flowers. The roots are generally considered stronger...
Plz can you tell me how to use it on a bedsore?! Some other guy said it could be used as a warm compress on a bedsore, is this true because you say the best was as using it cold.
A warm compress in this case sounds great because the warmth will help stimulate circulation to the area which is crucial for healing. When you make marshmallow has a cold infusion it has more mucilage, but the warm infusion is also quite medicinal.
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I have common mallow can it be used the same as this one?
Yes, they are worked with very similarly. I have a chapter specifically about common mallow in my book, Wild Remedies.
How can you use the marsh mallow floemwers and leaves? My marsh mallow is not a year old.
You can use the flowers and leaves in tea. I would dry them first and steep for at least 10 minutes.
I have noticed that whenever I take marshmallow internally, I end up with tender breasts and this last time my period started a week early. Can you shed any light on why this may be? I love the idea of the plant...I do not enjoy what it does to me. Haha
Interesting! I am sorry to hear that's the case. I am not aware of marshmallow having hormonal effects. But now I will keep my eyes out for more about this.
I took it for Institual Cystitis. It did reduce the severe pain but It weaken a medication that I was taken for another condition and I went into withdrawal.. Be careful. There wash no mention of avoiding it for that drug.
Is marshmallow safe for use internally during pregnancy? It seems like it would be safe... Maybe you could do a video listing herbs that are safe for pregnancy. So many sources online say almost all herbs are not safe, but I am sure it is just lack of research and common sense
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