Indigenous to Asia minor and the greater part of Europe. Later naturalized on the east coast of the US in New England and New York – partial to salt marshes, damp meadows, by the sides of ditches, and by the sea and on the banks of tidal rivers. The generic name Althea, is derived from the Greek, altho (to cure), from its healing properties. The name of the order, Malvaceae, is derived from the Greek malake (soft), from the special qualities of the Mallows in softening and healing. Most of the Mallows have been used as food, and are mentioned by early classic writers. Mallow was a vegetable dish among the Romans and was considered a delicacy. In many other parts of the world it was used during times of famine. Dioscorides extols it as a remedy, and in ancient days it was not only valued as a medicine, but was used, especially the Musk Mallow, to decorate the graves of friends. Uses for Marshmallow have been documented for over 2,000 years. Family: Malvaceae Parts Used: Root (On a two to three year old plant) – Also the Leaves and occasionally the Flowers Root is collected early in the spring or fall. The leaves are picked in August, when the flowers are just coming into bloom. They should be stripped off singly and gathered only on a fine day, in the morning, after the dew has been dried off by the sun. Other Common Names: Mallards, Mauls, Schloss Tea, Cheeses, Mortification Root, Guimauve tea, Malve, Malvavisco, Malvavisce, GulKhairu, K’uei, Sweet Weed, Wymote, Witte Malve Misc:
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11/6/2024 09:46:37 am
Thank you v. much for this helpful article on marshmallow root.
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1/20/2025 08:31:59 am
Such an informative post about marshmallow (Althea officinalis)! I had no idea it had so many soothing and healing properties. Thank you for breaking down its benefits and uses in such a clear way. This inspires me to explore more about herbal remedies!
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