Marshmallow Root 1oz

 
Home Remedy for Sore Throat
Since ancient time, marshmallow root has been well known for its benefit as home remedy for sore throat. In modern time, it comes with reasons because marshmallow root contains certain compounds like antitussive that could help in decreasing the irritation occurs in the throat. That’s why, nowadays, marshmallow root is used as main ingredients in some medicines.
 
The same compound that treats sore throat is also able to treat some digestive issues like heartburn, stomach ulcers, bloating and many more. Those kinds of discomfort you feel in your stomach are caused by the acid and marshmallow root will sooth the feeling. You could make tea from marshmallow root and for optimal result; you could mix it with other herbs that are also effective to sooth digestive issue like ginger or peppermint oil.
 
Improves Body Metabolism
To make sure your body metabolism is in its best performance, you have to make sure first that your digestion is in excellent performance as well. Marshmallow root could help in improving the function of digestion and as the final result your body metabolism is also improved because all nutrients are absorbed optimally, all cells are oxygenated completely and other organs are working excellently.
 
It also is able to ease respiratory problems like bronchitis and severe cough. Though further studies are still required but some cases have proven that marshmallow root is also excellent to treat asthma.
 
Burn wound could be really painful and not easily treated. If you are so into natural way to treat burn wound you could rely on marshmallow root to accelerate the healing process. Marshmallow root contains some anti-bacterial properties that will prevent further infection and at the same time contains some excellent compounds to treat the wound.
 
Natural Solution to Some Kidney Problems
Kidney problems could be varying from problem with urination, kidney stone, inflamed kidney and many more. Some studies have shown that marshmallow root is considered as diuretic properties because it could help in increasing the secretion of urine. Marshmallow root is also able to treat urinary tract infection as well as prevent the development of kidney stones.
 
Great for Hair
One of the amazing benefits you could get from marshmallow root is that this root is also great for hair. You could use marshmallow root as natural hair conditioner to resolve the problem you have with your hair because it could treat dry, brittle and even limp hair.
 
The anti-irritant properties, antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory properties found in marshmallow root is great to treat your skin and even provide solution as anti-aging.
 
Through some studies, marshmallow root is great to fight infection and increase white blood cells. It means, marshmallow root could act as excellent immunity booster as well.
 
Natural Remedy for Cold
Cold is not going to kill you but when you caught cold, sometimes you could feel like dying and you don’t even have energy to leave your home and meet your doctor. Natural remedy to cold is just a cup of tea made from marshmallow root .
 
If you are in diet program, why don’t you add marshmallow root to your diet? Marshmallow root is able to make your stomach feel fuller in longer time.
 
Contains Anti-Inflammation Properties
Some studies have shown that marshmallow root contains some powerful anti-inflammatory properties. The good news is no matter how acute the condition is, marshmallow root is powerful enough to fight and deal with the conditions. 
 
Reduces Water Retention
By taking marshmallow root, some active compounds contained in this herb could help your body increasing the urination and at the same time balancing the fluid in your body.
 
Cholesterol is not always bad but there are also ‘good’ cholesterol that is essential for your body well known as HDL cholesterol. To maintain the enough stock of HDL cholesterol, marshmallow root contains anti-lipdemic and anti-ulcer properties will help you promoting the optimal production of HDL while reducing the production of LDL or the bad guy.
 
Soothes Rashes Caused by Allergic Reaction
When it comes to allergic reaction, the first sign that occur is rashes in your skin. This condition could make you really uncomfortable especially when you cannot meet your doctor or find the medication immediately. To sooth the itchy sensation caused by the rashes, you could use marshmallow root but still you need to deal with the main factor that causes the allergic reaction in the first place.
 
Words of Cautions
The first caution you should know about marshmallow root is that this root is no longer used as the main ingredient of marshmallow because it has been replaced by gelatin. So, don’t consume marshmallow candy for the health benefits of marshmallow root because instead of health benefits, you will only bring harmful effect to your teeth.
Though marshmallow root is considered as safe herbs with almost no side effects, drug interaction still could occur, especially to those who are taking some medicines. To be in the safe side, consult this matter with your doctor for further information.
Some studies have shown that marshmallow root is probably able to affect blood sugar level, so if you are currently diabetic and conducing some treatments with drugs is better for you to talk to your doctor first if you want to take marshmallow root as part of the medication.
One of the health benefits of marshmallow root as mentioned above is it could reduce water retention, so if you have a surgery schedule in the near future, you should stop taking this herb at least two weeks before the schedule.