Marshmallows: health benefits, uses, origins
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Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a traditional medicinal plant with many health benefits. Marshmallow especially helps against mucosal inflammation and persistent irritating cough. The plant, which belongs to the mallow family (Malvaceae), contains valuable vegetable mucus, which can provide quick relief from throat irritation and coughing. It forms a natural slime layer, as it were. Marshmallows used to be used as a kitchen plant. Both leaves and roots are edible.
Origin and occurrence of real marshmallows
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Origin
Ingredients and Applications
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Mucilages The main ingredients of real marshmallow is the water-soluble, highly concentrated mucilage. It is a mixture of pectins, glycans and starch. The mucilages have calming properties. As part of an internal application, they can cover and protect the mucous membranes. Due to this effect, they keep away irritating effects. In addition, they prevent the mucous membranes from drying out, causing a dry cough
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Side Effects
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Marshmallows are considered safe for internal use at normal amounts. However, it can cause low blood sugar in some people. Marshmallow is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied directly to the skin. Not enough is known about the use of real marshmallows during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Marshmallows are considered safe for internal use in normal quantities. However, it can cause low blood sugar in some people. Marshmallow is POSSIBLY SAFE when applied directly to the skin. Not enough is known about the use of real marshmallows during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.