Marshmallow

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Description

Marshmallow is an erect perennial herb with gray-green, velvety leaves and pale pink flowers.

Botanical Name

 Althaea officinalis

 Marshmallow is from the Mallow (Malvaceae) family. 

Part Used

 Root

Health Benefits of Marshmallow

Digestive System

 Marshmallow may alleviate the discomfort associated with Diarrhea by minimizing the Inflammation of the Intestinal Wall that occurs during Diarrhea due to the Mucilages content of Marshmallow.  Anecdotal Evidence

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