What does it help with
- Stomach and intestinal lining inflammation
- Irritating cough, inflammation of the larynx
- Oral inflammation
- Healing mucous membranes
Active compounds
Mucilage (35 % in root), pectin, flavonoids.
Mucilaginous polysaccharides form a layer on mucous membranes — a natural antacid.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodSeptember – October
Plant partsroot
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
Cold macerateTeaSyrupCompress
Pro tip: Steep marshmallow in cold water — preserves more mucilage.
Recipes
1 Cold macerate ▾
2 teaspoons root pour over 250 ml cold water. Leave 6 hours. Strain. Drink 3× a day.
2 Herbal syrup with honey ▾
Pour 500 ml water over 50 g dried herb and bring to a boil. Steep 15 minutes under a lid, then strain. Add 200–300 g of honey to the warm decoction and stir. Pour into clean bottles. Keep refrigerated for 3 weeks. Dose: 1 tablespoon 3–4× a day.
3 Compress to the affected area ▾
Cook a strong decoction (3 tablespoons dried herb per 300 ml water, steep 15 minutes). Strain and let cool slightly. Apply soaked gauze or a clean cloth to the affected area for 20–30 minutes. Repeat 2× a day until improvement.
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