Marshallow has a high mucilage content giving it emollient and demulcent properties. Mucilage, when mixed with water expands to many times its original volume. This can provide a soothing effect that has been found to be of particular use in inflammatory conditions of the digestive system. The mucilage in Marshmallow has also been found to have a soothing effect in the respiratory tract.

Benefits:

• ​Marshmallow has soothing and demulcent properties due to its mucilage content.
• Traditionally used to help soothe irritating coughs.
• May help soothe the mucous membranes that line the urinary and digestive tracts.