Marshmallow Root

Marshmallow root tea has so many delicious skin benefits that you can use it solo, like many teas, it doesn't need help from other ingredients to be a gentle, effective toner.  Marshmallow root extract is an anti-irritant and is tolerable by those with allergies and hypersensitive skin.

 

The roots and stem of the marshmallow plant secrete mucilage, which helps soften skin, lowers swelling, and kills bacteria. It’s considered particularly beneficial in aftershave and skincare products that treat sunburns and dry skin.

 

Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine (as a demulcent) to relieve the irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough and as a demulcent to reduce mild inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, e.g. gastritis, peptic and duodenal ulceration, enteritis.

Marshmallow Root

Botanical Name: (Althaea officinalis L)
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Also Known As:  Wymote
Native To: Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Origin: Canada
Plant Part: Flower, Leaf, Root
 

Derived from Greek word altho, which means to cure.