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What Are the Benefits of Marshmallow Root?

Marshmallow root can be used to treat a wide variety of symptoms, including obesity and simple cold symptoms. It can be taken as a pill or drank as a tea supplement.

  1. Irritation

    • Marshmallow root contains mucilate, a substance that becomes slippery when wet. This trait gives the marshmallow plant the ability to treat irritation in the mouth, throat and stomach.

    Cold Symptoms

    • Marshmallow plants are traditionally used to relieve coughs, sore throats and chapped skin.

    Inflammation

    • Marshmallow extracts are used to treat skin inflammation, including eczema and psoriasis. Internal inflammation issues, including mouth ulcers, peptic ulcers and colitis, can be treated with marshmallow.

    Digestion Issues

    • Diarrhea and indigestion can be treated with marshmallow root.

    Weight Loss

    • Because marshmallow root swells when mixed with fluids, ingesting it as a diet supplement causes the stomach to feel fuller.

    Teething

    • A marshmallow root can be peeled and given to infants to chew on. This reduces the pain and irritation associated with teething.

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