Marshmallow Root
The perennial plant Althaea Officinalis, which blooms in the summer, is used to make marshmallow roots. It differs from the soft marshmallow being used for baking over a fire. Since ancient times, sore throats and coughs have been treated using the leaves and roots of the marshmallow plant. Marshmallow root functions as an enzyme to release mucus and suppress microorganisms.
Dry coughs and sore throats might be relieved by lozenges made with marshmallow root extract. Marshmallow root has a mucilaginous content, making it potentially effective for treating colds and coughs.
An herbal cough syrup using marshmallow root, according to a small 2005 research, can effectively treat coughs brought on by the flu, bronchitis, or other respiratory tract conditions that cause the production of mucus. Lab research conducted in 2020 proved that the marshmallow plant’s ability to calm inflamed nose and throat tissues made it excellent at minimizing coughing. It could be a result of the plant’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities.
The herbal cough syrup also includes aniseed and thyme, which gives more positive results. Today, marshmallow root is available as a tea or in pill form.
