Marshmallow is an African plant that is abundant in tropical regions and is now grown in most European countries, from Denmark southward and around the world.  It likes salt marshes, damp meadows, or tidal rivers.

Here are Four Fun Facts About Marshmallow you may not be familiar with –

1. Teas containing the roots and leaves seem more effective than either used individually.
2. The Romans consumed the boiled root, then creamed it like butter as a culinary delicacy.
3. Marshmallow bark has been used as a substitute for hemp.
4. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), despite being considered a Yin (moistening) herb, it is also recognized as excellent for Eliminating Damp Heat conditions. This means the herb both moistens and eliminates Dampness from the system, making it highly effective for treating conditions that may simultaneously express both Dryness and Dampness, such as a Hot, Dry Cough with a runny, mucus-filled nose.

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