In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, in our Heirlooms and Herbals series, Joanne Bauman discusses Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) and its culinary and medicinal uses. Joanne Bauman, a ...

Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) has been used for thousands of years for health care. Its medicinal use was first recorded in the 9th century BC. The scientific name is derived from the Greek ...

No studies are available to verify safety in infants and young children. Use during pregnancy and lactation, however, are thought to be safe in moderation. As with many medicinal agents, the dose is ...

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