PLANT LIBRARY

Marshmallow

Pamplemoussier

Marshmallow – Althaea officinalis L.

Plant family

Malvaceae

Part used

Flowers

Product

Common plant in Europe, the marshmallow has been imported from Asia at the beginning of the Christian era, due to its plentiful medicinal virtues. This woolly leaves perennial plant can grow up to 1.5 m. Its roots were previously used to make the marshmallow dough, a candy appreciated by children.

Currently found on the west coast of France, the marshmallow has many properties. Anti-inflammatory, soothing and softening, it is used in cough, irritations or itching remedies. It also has healing properties.