Nature's Sunshine Marshmallow

Marshmallow has a high mucilage content. It has been used historically for respiratory support and to soothe inflamed mucous membranes.

Marshmallow has been used in healing for some 2,500 years. Ancient cultures considered marshmallow a food to be eaten during times of famine, as well as a natural healer for abscesses and boils, burns, digestive upset, inflammation, insect bites and stings, sore throat, toothache, urinary irritation and wounds.

Marshmallow contains mucilage which helps aid the expectorant influence of difficult phlegm and helps relax the bronchial tubes, while soothing and healing. It is valuable for all lung ailments and is especially good for asthma, and helps remove mucus from the lungs. It heals inflammation and prevents gangrene and other infections. Marshmallow is a great healing herb.

It is a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant for the joints and the gastrointestinal tract. Marshmallow is also protective and healing in the irritations associated with diarrhoea and dysentery. Used externally as a poultice with cayenne, it can be used to treat blood poisoning, inflamed areas in the body including genital and urinary areas, alimentary, respiratory and intestinal.

Benefits:
Strengthens the mucous membranes as well as the respiratory system.
Eases gastrointestinal irritation.
May support the needs of irritated tissues, especially in the urinary tract.
Supports the kidneys and bladder.