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Musk Mallow Musk Mallow

Latin: Malva Moschata
Family: Malvacae

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Warm, Temperate, Cool
Full sun
2'
1'
Medicinal, Culinary
Perennial
Average to Poor
Seed, Self-Seeds
Spring
1'
Summer to Autumn
Pink, White


COMMENTS:
Musk Mallow has faintly musky, elegantly cut leaves on branching stems and rounded, shallow lobed basal leaves with large, white or pink flowers throughout the summer and fall.

Uses: The flowers are used in salads, and the leaves and young shoots which contain vitamins A, B, and C, are boiled as a vegetable. The roots and leaves are added to soothing skin ointments and cough syrups.

Cuts and Wounds: Soaking the roots in water will produce a gel called mucilage which can then be easily applied to soothe cuts, bruises and burns.

Respiratory: Take internally to releive upset stomach and the respiratory rawness that come with sore throats, coughs, colds, and flus.

Immune System: Recent studies showed the Mallows enhanced white blood cells ability to devour disease microbes.

Blood Sugar: The root has been shown to reduce blood sugar which shows promise in helping those with diabetes.

Dosage:
To make a soothing mucilage gently boil 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of dried root to 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Drink up to 3 cups a day. For wounds and external application add water to dried ground root till you have a gel consistency to apply.

Please see How To Herbs for instructions on salves, tinctures and oils.






Commercial Products available from other Merchants


Horehound-Marshmallow Syrup 4 fl oz: K

Horehound-Marshmallow Syrup 4 fl oz: K

Turtle Island syrups are sweet and soothing herbal combinations primarily of value during cold seasons when the throat tends to dry out and become irritated. As Grieve says, 'Preparations of Horehound are still largely used as expectorants and tonics. It may, indeed, be considered one of the most popular pectoral remedies, being given with benefit for chronic cough, asthma, and some cases of consumption.' The contemporary British Herbal Compendium indicates its use for acute bronchitis, non-productive coughs and catarrh of the respiratory tract as well as for lack of appetite and dyspepsia, as does the French Direction de la Pharmacie et du Médicament. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Horehound herb for 'Loss of appetite and dyspepsia, such as bloating and flatulence.' Horehound is a common expectorant component of European–made herbal cough remedies, such as Ricola® lozenges, that are sold in the United States. Horehound was formerly official in the United States Pharmacopeia. In Germany, marshmallow root and leaf are both licensed as standard medicinal teas. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Marshmallow root for '(a) Irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough. (b) Mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa.' 'Actions: Alleviates local irritation; Inhibits mucociliary activity; Stimulates phagocytosis' The contemporary British Herbal Compendium indicates marshmallow use internally for gastroenteritis, peptic and duodenal ulceration, common and ulcerative colitis, and enteritis. Leading herbalists say that osha root tea, or a stronger thick boiled decoction or extract, can be used like echinacea for the treatment of respiratory infections such as colds, flu, sore throat, and typical upper respiratory congestion. Osha root contains various properties which make it both antibacterial and antiviral, therefore useful for a wide variety of infections including herpes, sore throats, colds, flu, and as a bronchial expectorant.


Marshmallow Syrup for Kids with Horehound 4 fl oz: K

Marshmallow Syrup for Kids with Horehound 4 fl oz: K

Turtle Island syrups are sweet and soothing herbal combinations primarily of value during cold seasons when the throat tends to dry out and become irritated. This delicious, expert blend will calm kids, as well as soothe and heal irritated throat and nasal passages.


Marshmallow Root Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Althea officinalis) 1 lb: K Marshmallow Root Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Althea officinalis) 1 lb: K

This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Marshmallow root is, of course, the basic ingredient in innumerable confection recipes. Want real old-time sweet treats? Start here. Marshmallows Treats: http://www.hungrybrowser.com/phaedrus/m010702.htm: 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup raw cane sugar 1 tbsp powdered Marshmallow (root) Whip egg whites until almost stiff. Add vanilla and whip until stiff. Then whip in the sugar, 1 tsp at the time. Finally, add Marshmallow and whip again. Place by teaspoonfull on cookie sheet. Bake in 325 oven for 1 hour. Marshmallow Cough Syrup: http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/HOME_REMEDIES/Cough_and_Cold_Remedies.html: 2 cups water 2 cups sugar ¼ cup orange juice or juice of 1 lemon 1½ to 2 ½ tsp chopped dried marshmallow root In a small saucepan, bring marshmallow root and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain liquid into another saucepan (should result in about 1 cup). Over a low heat, slowly stir in sugar until it becomes thick and granules completely dissolve. (Stir in more water if the mixture becomes too thick.) Remove from heat and stir in orange juice. Transfer to a container and allow to cool before covering tightly. Marshmallow Root & Lanolin Soap: http://www.ziggurat.org/soap/recipes/basic-soap.shtml: From Kim of Oakleaf Valley Naturals Ingredients: 22 oz tallow 8 oz olive oil 4 oz castor oil 12 oz shortening 1 oz stearic acid 18 oz water (infused with marshmallow root) 6.3 oz lye Add at trace: 2 oz lanolin I scented this with Anise. Once the lanolin saponifies, I've never smelled it in soap. To infuse marshmallow root: In a saucepan, take about a cup of marshmallow root pieces (chopped as finely as possible) and cover them with water (try to get as close to the final amount as possible...for this recipe I started with 24 oz so I knew I'd have enough. Anything left over makes a wonderful lotion) You'll end up with a thick, almost jelly-like substance that is wonderfully moisturizing for your skin. Use this for your water in the soap recipe (I left a few small pieces in the soap; it didn't leave the soap scratchy at all). Marshmallow Root is also serious old-time medicine. Marshmallow root and extract were formerly official in the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary. In the U.S. today, marshmallow is used as a component of dietary supplement antitussive and demulcent preparations. The root is also used as a component of a few prepared cough tea and cough syrup medicines. In Germany, marshmallow root and leaf are both licensed as standard medicinal teas. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Marshmallow root for '(a) Irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough. (b) Mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa.' 'Daily dosage: 6 g of root; equivale


Marshmallow Kids Syrup 4 oz Marshmallow Kids Syrup 4 oz

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Marshmallow Root Powder Cert. Organic (Althea officinalis) 1 lb: K Marshmallow Root Powder Cert. Organic (Althea officinalis) 1 lb: K

This is Frontier's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Marshmallow root is, of course, the basic ingredient in innumerable confection recipes. Want real old-time sweet treats? Start here. Marshmallows Treats: http://www.hungrybrowser.com/phaedrus/m010702.htm: 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup raw cane sugar 1 tbsp powdered Marshmallow (root) Whip egg whites until almost stiff. Add vanilla and whip until stiff. Then whip in the sugar, 1 tsp at the time. Finally, add Marshmallow and whip again. Place by teaspoonfull on cookie sheet. Bake in 325 oven for 1 hour. Marshmallow Cough Syrup: http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/HOME_REMEDIES/Cough_and_Cold_Remedies.html: 2 cups water 2 cups sugar ¼ cup orange juice or juice of 1 lemon 1½ to 2 ½ tsp chopped dried marshmallow root In a small saucepan, bring marshmallow root and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain liquid into another saucepan (should result in about 1 cup). Over a low heat, slowly stir in sugar until it becomes thick and granules completely dissolve. (Stir in more water if the mixture becomes too thick.) Remove from heat and stir in orange juice. Transfer to a container and allow to cool before covering tightly. Marshmallow Root & Lanolin Soap: http://www.ziggurat.org/soap/recipes/basic-soap.shtml: From Kim of Oakleaf Valley Naturals Ingredients: 22 oz tallow 8 oz olive oil 4 oz castor oil 12 oz shortening 1 oz stearic acid 18 oz water (infused with marshmallow root) 6.3 oz lye Add at trace: 2 oz lanolin I scented this with Anise. Once the lanolin saponifies, I've never smelled it in soap. To infuse marshmallow root: In a saucepan, take about a cup of marshmallow root pieces (chopped as finely as possible) and cover them with water (try to get as close to the final amount as possible...for this recipe I started with 24 oz so I knew I'd have enough. Anything left over makes a wonderful lotion) You'll end up with a thick, almost jelly-like substance that is wonderfully moisturizing for your skin. Use this for your water in the soap recipe (I left a few small pieces in the soap; it didn't leave the soap scratchy at all). Marshmallow Root is also serious old-time medicine. Marshmallow root and extract were formerly official in the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary. In the U.S. today, marshmallow is used as a component of dietary supplement antitussive and demulcent preparations. The root is also used as a component of a few prepared cough tea and cough syrup medicines. In Germany, marshmallow root and leaf are both licensed as standard medicinal teas. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Marshmallow root for '(a) Irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough. (b) Mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa.' 'Daily dosage: 6 g of root; equiv


Marshmallow Root C/S (Althea officinalis) 1 lb: C Marshmallow Root C/S (Althea officinalis) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest's nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Marshmallow root is, of course, the basic ingredient in innumerable confection recipes. Want real old-time sweet treats? Start here. Marshmallows Treats: http://www.hungrybrowser.com/phaedrus/m010702.htm: 2 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla ½ cup raw cane sugar 1 tbsp powdered Marshmallow (root) Whip egg whites until almost stiff. Add vanilla and whip until stiff. Then whip in the sugar, 1 tsp at the time. Finally, add Marshmallow and whip again. Place by teaspoonfull on cookie sheet. Bake in 325 oven for 1 hour. Marshmallow Cough Syrup: http://www.cyber-kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/HOME_REMEDIES/Cough_and_Cold_Remedies.html: 2 cups water 2 cups sugar ¼ cup orange juice or juice of 1 lemon 1½ to 2 ½ tsp chopped dried marshmallow root In a small saucepan, bring marshmallow root and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain liquid into another saucepan (should result in about 1 cup). Over a low heat, slowly stir in sugar until it becomes thick and granules completely dissolve. (Stir in more water if the mixture becomes too thick.) Remove from heat and stir in orange juice. Transfer to a container and allow to cool before covering tightly. Marshmallow Root & Lanolin Soap: http://www.ziggurat.org/soap/recipes/basic-soap.shtml: From Kim of Oakleaf Valley Naturals Ingredients: 22 oz tallow 8 oz olive oil 4 oz castor oil 12 oz shortening 1 oz stearic acid 18 oz water (infused with marshmallow root) 6.3 oz lye Add at trace: 2 oz lanolin I scented this with Anise. Once the lanolin saponifies, I've never smelled it in soap. To infuse marshmallow root: In a saucepan, take about a cup of marshmallow root pieces (chopped as finely as possible) and cover them with water (try to get as close to the final amount as possible...for this recipe I started with 24 oz so I knew I'd have enough. Anything left over makes a wonderful lotion) You'll end up with a thick, almost jelly-like substance that is wonderfully moisturizing for your skin. Use this for your water in the soap recipe (I left a few small pieces in the soap; it didn't leave the soap scratchy at all). Marshmallow Root is also serious old-time medicine. Marshmallow root and extract were formerly official in the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary. In the U.S. today, marshmallow is used as a component of dietary supplement antitussive and demulcent preparations. The root is also used as a component of a few prepared cough tea and cough syrup medicines. In Germany, marshmallow root and leaf are both licensed as standard medicinal teas. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Marshmallow root for '(a) Irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and associated dry cough. (b) Mild inflammation of the gastric mucosa.' 'Daily dosage: 6 g of root; equivalent preparations. Marshmallow syrup: Single dose: 1


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