Marshmallow Root

A perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, Marshmallow root is a flowering plant that has been used in herbal medicine for centuries to treat various ailments such as coughs, skin irritation, ulcers, as well as digestive problems. Also known as Althaea Officinalis, the Marshmallow candy’s name is derived from the Marshmallow root as it used to contain its mucilage. However in today’s candy, it only contains gelatin and sugar. Some of the benefits of Marshmallow root include soothing the mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive and urinary tracts as it’s provide natural mucilage.