Marshmallow root is a native plant of Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. Established throughout the ancient Egyptian, Arabian, Greek, and Roman cultures, this herb has continually been utilized for at least 2,000 years. The plant spread from Greece to Arabia and India, where it became an important herb in Ayurvedic and Unani healing traditions. In Ayurveda, the root was used to reduce vata (dry constitutional type) and increase kapha (wet constitutional type) and was considered energetically cold, sweet tasting, and moistening.
Traditional folk practices employed marshmallow to comfort the mucous membranes of the body, as well as an external poultice. Marshmallow root provides natural mucilage that supports, soothes, and moistens mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts.*
Our organic marshmallow root extract is macerated in small batches with organic alcohol by our qualified extract team. The tincture has a neutral, slightly woody flavor that can be combined with a variety of extracts including ginger extract or peppermint extract. Try adding a bit of marshmallow root extract to happy tummy tea for a well-rounded cup.
Ingredients
Water, organic alcohol, and fresh organic marshmallow root.
Packaging & Shipping
• 1 oz., 2 oz., and 4 oz. extracts come in amber glass bottles with a dropper.
• 8 oz. and 16 oz. sizes come in amber glass bottles with a plastic screw cap and do not include a dropper.
• 32 oz. extracts come in plastic bottles with a plastic screw cap.
Precautions
Should be taken with at least 250ml (8 oz) of liquid. Orally administered drugs should be taken 1 hour before use or several hours after, as marshmallow may slow the absorption. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
