🌿 Herb Spotlight: Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) 🌿
If you’re working on gut health, inflammation, or soothing irritated tissues, marshmallow root is one of the most underrated herbs you should know about. Despite the name, this has nothing to do with the sugary treat. Marshmallow root has been used for centuries in traditional herbalism for its demulcent properties—meaning it coats, soothes, and protects irritated tissues. ✨ Key Benefits of Marshmallow Root • Supports gut lining repair and digestive comfort • Soothes acid reflux, gastritis, and leaky gut symptoms • Helps calm inflammation in the throat, lungs, and urinary tract • Supports respiratory health, especially dry coughs • Gentle enough for long-term use and sensitive systems It’s especially powerful for anyone dealing with dryness, irritation, or inflammation internally. 🌿 Simple Marshmallow Root Cold Infusion Recipe (This method preserves the soothing mucilage compounds) Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon dried marshmallow root • 1 quart cold, filtered water Instructions: 1. Add marshmallow root to a glass jar 2. Cover with cold water 3. Let steep 8–12 hours (overnight works best) 4. Strain and sip throughout the day 👉 This creates a silky, soothing infusion that’s fantastic for digestion and throat support. 🔥 Want the next-level version? If you’d rather skip the guesswork and have professionally formulated herbal tinctures, I put together something special. 💚 Ultimate Apothecary Herbal Tincture Bundle ✔️ Multiple foundational herbs ✔️ Easy-to-use liquid extracts ✔️ Normally much more—right now only $7 🔗 Grab it here: https://www.skool.com/purely-rooted-8709/classroom/60d2f951 This bundle is perfect for anyone building a home apothecary or wanting simple, effective herbal support without overwhelm.