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MARSHMALLOW ROOT Prawoślaz lekarski Αλθαία Althaea officinalis
£3.49
Marshmallow Root is an herb that has been around for centuries. In fact, it was mentioned in Homer’s Iliad (written 2800 years ago). It was used in ancient Greek and Indian cultures for its healing properties.
It is a demulcent herb, meaning that it is cooling, soothing and slippery. It is often used to soothe digestion, skin or hair. It is unique in that when making a tea with Marshmallow Root, you will want to brew it with cool water to preserve the mucilaginous properties.
- It may help treat coughs and colds. ...
- It may help relieve skin irritation. ...
- It may help with wound healing. ...
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It may promote overall skin health. ...
- It may act as a pain reliever. ...
- It may work as a diuretic. ...
- It may aid in digestion.
How To Make Marshmallow Root Tea
The process is simple:
- Fill one-fourth of a jar with marshmallow root.
- Fill the jar with lukewarm water and cover it with a lid.
- You can allow it to sit for about 6 hours or even overnight. You will see the water turning light yellow.
- Strain the roots. You will get a thick liquid.
- That’s your marshmallow tea.
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Pour boiling water over the dried root before covering and steeping it for 5 to 10 minut
Country of origin: Poland