Marshmallow Root!

One of the healthiest substances for your gut. The plant contains a mucilage, which is a gel like substance that forms a protective coating over irritated tissues which can help reduce inflammation such as coughs, sore throats, bronchitis, lining of digestive tract, gastric ulcers, ulcerative colitis, indigestion, gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, acid reflux, IBS, bacterial infections, joint pain, bloating, bladder & possibly UTI infections. It's a natural humectant which means it attracts and retains moisture, it also reduce pain & swelling.

It can be made into capsules, tea, cough syrup or the best one is a cold infusion. This way the mucilage doesn't interfere with the process of making it. One just drinks a couple ounces daily -- or more. 

Marshmallow root is loaded with antioxidants & flavonoids to help prevent formation of oxidative damage that leads to chronic disease. The actual plant and looks like brown fibrous husks. The flowers, roots & leaves are edible, but the roots is where all the potential healing is. It's not related to the sugary treat people eat today. It's native to Africa & parts of Europe that's been used for centuries. Used during Greek & Egyptian times over 2800 years ago!!!

It seems to have a diuretic effect, so it can lower fluid retention, edema or bloating. It activates the immune system which can remove damaged or dead cells from the body. It also contains potential neuroprotective effects.

Since it coats the stomach lining, it can interfere with the absorption of other drugs. Can interfere with normal blood sugar control, so beware. If you are pregnant, nursing or been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes or high cholesterol, use with caution.

The root is safely considered a "time-honored appraoch to strengthening the body". Typically tho, leads to very few side effetcs.