Introduction

Marsh Mallow is a native of most countries of Europe, from Denmark southward. It is cultivated in the USA. It grows in salt marshes, in damp meadows, by the sides of ditches, by the sea and on the banks of tidal rivers. Tough-rooted herbaceous perennial, 4 ft. Velvety stems and leaves; white or pink flowers in leaf axils in late summer. Found in damp, often saline places.

• Considered an immune system stimulant.
• Demulcent and expectorant.
• Used for coughs, inflammations, sore throats, irritations of the mouth and mucous membranes, external and internal ulcers, muscular stiffness, asthma, diarrhea, and cystitis.
• Used for gastritis, esophagitis, hiatus hernia, enteritis (including large bowel), indigestion, dyspepsia, ulcerations (as adjunct to other therapies), colic, and acid dyspepsia.
• Used to reduce colic following kidney stones.
• As a poultice for a healing balm for cuts, swellings and light burns.
• The original "marshmallow" which was sucked for sore throats: Soak powdered dry root and some sugar in water until it becomes like jelly.