MARSHMALLOW ROOT ..for my stomach!

Marshmallow root sounds good 🙂

Because of my Celiac disease, I am often quite bloated and I feel a little like this green frog, unless I constantly pull in my stomach, which is quite exhausting !

By coincidence I saw an article about Marshmallow root and its healing effect. I never heard about this wonder root before till now, and I tell you, I’m going to give it at try 😉

Originally, the marshmallow plant was a native of specific regions of Europe and Asia but now can be found in areas of the United States as well and has been used for healing for over 2500 years. The scientific name for marshmallow is Althaea officinalis. Althos in Greek means to heal, and the plant was called “the official healer.”

Marshmallow helps to lessen heartburn and intestinal conditions, such as ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation. This slimy herb helps to coat and protect irritated mucous membranes in the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract.

Marshmallow is also believed to have an ability to fight infection and boost the immune system. Recent research shows that marshmallow increases white blood cells and used for the treatment of colds, hoarseness, diarrhea and dysentary.

Here is a list of conditions that marshmallow is helpful for:
• Asthma
• Abscesses
• Antidote to poisons
• Arthritis
• Bee stings
• Boils
• Burns
• Common cold/sore throat
• Cough
• Crohn’s disease
• Cystisis
• Dermatitis
• Diarrhea
• Gastritis
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Indigestion
• Laxative
• Peptic ulcer
• Sore Throat
• Sprains
• Tooth Ache
• Urinary tract infections
• Ulcerative colitis
• Vomiting
• Whitening agent (teeth)
• Wound healing