Marshmallow

Product Description

Marshmallow is high in lime and calcium. The root especially is high in oxygen and pectin. When the powdered root is applied to moist surfaces, it will draw and absorb all moisture. Marshmallow is very soothing and healing to the inflamed respiratory, alimentary, intestinal, and genito-urinary areas.

Marshmallow is one of the best mucilage agents, giving off about 35% each of the vegetable mucus and starch. It is soothing and healing to the mucous membrane and agreeable to the taste. The powdered root is very absorbent. It is used in pharmacies to harden pills, troches, electuaries, etc.