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Marshmallow Root

This herb has been used for years as a wound healer with excellent results. Due to its drawing power it is added to many formulas. It is used externally for varicose veins, skin abscesses and dermatitis.

Marshmallow's highest medicinal acclaim is as a demulcent. Internally it has a soothing effect on inflamed and irritated tissues of the alimentary canal, and urinary and respiratory organs. It is suppose to ease the passage of kidney stones and is used in combination with other diuretic herbs for kidney treatments which assist in the release of gravel and stones. It works very well for urinary problems.

Marshmallow has factors which combine with and eliminate toxins, helping the body to cleanse. This makes marshmallow an excellent herb to add to other formulas to help neutralize toxins that are the causative factors of arthritis. 

Marshmallow is also very soothing to any sore or inflamed part(s) of the body. As well as the urinary tract, this herb will sooth an irritated digestive tract and help with diarrhea or dysentery. And it will soothe the lungs and throat, too Try using it in your own home made cough syrup or in you home made cough drops!

This herb will also help to increase a mothers milk flow and it is high in Calcium and Vitamin A as well as many other nutrients. 

For every cup of water put in one teaspoon of root (cut). (Four teaspoons for 1 quart.) Simmer for 10-20 minutes and let stand until it is cool. Drink 2-4 cupfuls a day.

Bodily Influence:

Astringent: This herb has a constricting or binding effect, for example: one that checks hemorrhages or secretions by coagulation of proteins on a soft surface

Demulcent: This herb softens and soothes damaged or inflamed surfaces such as the gastric mucous membranes.   

Diuretic: This herb increases the secretion and flow of urine

Emollient: This herb softens and soothes inflamed tissue; softens and protects the skin

Galactogogue: This herb promotes the flow of milk
Laxative: This herb stimulates bowel movements

Lithotriptic: This herb dissolves urinary calculi (stones)

Mucilant: This herb protects mucous membranes and inflamed tissues

Nutritive: This herb helps with the process of assimilating food and has the property of nourishing

Tonic: This herb restores, nourishes, and supports the entire body; it exerts a gently strengthening effect on the body

Vulnerary: This herb assists in the healing of wounds by protecting against infection and stimulating cell growth
 

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