Marshmallow (plant)

Althaea officinalis

root · prebiotic

A white root full of mucilage, in a soothing decoction for the throat and stomach, or as a powder.

Origin

Europe and western Asia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

One tablespoon of dried root steeps for a few hours in cold water, which thickens; it is strained and drunk. Its mucilage slows what the gut absorbs: take it well apart from any medication.

Molecules

MucilagesIn small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

The first marshmallows were made with its root; today's no longer contain any.