MARSHMALLOW
HEALTH
A tea of the leaves or roots soothes irritating coughs, bronchitis, stomach ulcers and intestinal inflammation.
TEA
To make one cup of tea put 3-5 leaves in a pot, add boiling water and let stand for ten minutes.
SWEETS
The original marshmallow confectionery was made from powdered marshmallow roots and sugar.
CULTIVATION
Perennial to 90 cm high x 45 cm wide.
BOTANIC NAME
Althaea officinalis