Marshmallow: The Great Moistener

Marshmallow’s Latin name is Althea, and its family name is Malvaceae. While Althea derives from the Greek altho and means to cure, Malvaceae is from the Greek word malake, which means soft. With these two simple words, you know almost everything about Marshmallow’s key signature and how its softening and moistening effects impact the body and mind.
In this week's video, you’ll learn:
-What Marshmallow tastes like and how this corresponds to its actions in the body
-Its unique influences on the mucosal membranes in the respiratory, digestive, genitourinary, and reproductive systems
-The emotional indications of Marshmallow
-Its associations with the Moon
-How to prepare herbal medicine with Marshmallow
-A simple and effective formula you can make yourself
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[@Soul.Is.Willing]

I boil the herb, turns water into mucilage, bottle it and use it as a hair gel. Works beautifully. Slippery elm and flax seeds produce great mucilage as well.

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Love that, thank you for sharing 💚

[@andreg1165]

Can you explain exactly how you do it? Can you use it on your face as well? Thank you🙏

[@pickles9440]

I find this fascinating. And I am a very dry pitta, that has become more dry in menopause and have rosacea. I can never seem to eat enough moisture providing foods or drink enough water, or get enough fish oil. Then i came across marshmallow and i feel like my world is about to crack wide open and bring me back to living. Ive been very stuck in the last couple of years and as a result rigid both mentally and physically. I can’t wait to explore this plant more.

[@alexandralise7121]

It's incredible that we can have all these information so accessible. Thank you!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Our pleasure!💚

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

Oh man! Where have you been all my life?! I guess the teacher comes when the student is ready. 🥰 I'll be binge-watching all your videos over the next few months. Can't wait for gardening season to be in full swing!!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@ChristophPollak]

Great info - thanks for your inexhaustible work, a work from the heart. Blessings to all of you!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@suedutoit2470]

New to your Channel. Thanks for the well explained info on Marshmallow. Natural Herbal Practice South Africa. Blessings

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

I'm so glad you enjoyed💚

[@herbalincantation]

I use this herb for so many things!!!! Great video! :)

[@lysetteknudsen3082]

Love your channel ❣🇸🇪

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Thank you!

[@sagesherbalapothecary]

It is really helpful knowing the astrological correspondences of this plant. Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@arthur.phoenix]

*Like # 480, Subscribed 32.9K Range* Good Work. Informative video on Marshmallow. I've used it on and off and recently started using it again more consistently that before. After about two days of use I woke up the second day feeling very Elastic! I put on some favorite music video and began dancing. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not a physically stiff person at all, nor am I some workout guru. I enjoy listening to my body and when it has energy I know how and when to use it. The information in this video is very similar to how I felt and would use those words to describe Marshmallows affect on my digestion while bringing moister to my drying situation. And I was not aware of this "dryness". You don't know what you don't know. Eventually something or someone may bring awareness. Enlightenment is an action. Learn to be pro-active.

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@sarakanoa4592]

Super informative! Thank you! 🌸

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

You're so welcome!💚

[@Rena-bx4ik]

Your place is beautiful Sajah! Is this in oregon or washington? The plants and landscape is so lush and vibrant! I saw your doggie in another video, he is so coll. cute!!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Thank you💖 It's Washington!

[@geminisneverlie]

Aw man this is the herb for me! I fit the profile 100%. Thank you for this.

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

My pleasure💚

[@LanaS2024]

Love the all rounded information. thank you both lovely humans🌻

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Glad you enjoyed it!❤

[@AAronR396]

Thank you for all the benefits of marshmallow. It's great to see others so inspired by learning. I LOVE marshmallow root. It's very calming and great for my stomach inflammation and bloating!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

You are so welcome!

[@truealchemy-jayhanks2653]

Thanks you guys,love your videos and love your school!! Keep up the good work. Supper appreciative of you both. Lots of love! 🙏

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Thanks so much!!💚💚

[@MsCGrace]

Really helpful explanation as always. Thank you.

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Glad it was helpful!💚

[@storya14]

very impressed and would loveeeee to learn more from you

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

More to come!💚

[@brynvandenberg9088]

thank you guys so much. this is inspiring and enjoying

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Glad you enjoy it!💚

[@rootedremembrance]

Thank you!!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@K2blades2]

I ALWAYS learn something good when I listen to you!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

I appreciate that!💚

[@jillbowden9103]

wow this was so well done! I learned so much . The roots of my marshmellow seem to be running all throughout my herb bed..how do I dig it up?

[@mdk2901]

Thank you for the great video❤

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

My pleasure💚

[@janettekleynhans6409]

Wow guys!! Very informative. Thank you for sharing. Definitely subscribing to your channel

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Welcome❤❤ Thank you for being here!

[@13thbiosphere]

Probably never been done before but I'm going to try it for dry eye

[@rekapeace6936]

I bought myself a facial cream with marshmallow root extract and wanted to learn more about thus plant. I did! I learnt a lot! Do you think it hydrates from the outside as well?

[@michellecelesteNW]

This is lovely. I really appreciate this level of information on the variety of components. One important thing to mention about marshmallow in particular is that it's important to take any neccessary medications at least an hour before ingesting marshmallow - as it does have a thick film that can prevent proper absorption.

[@kattdaoracle]

I learned that marshmallow root can help balance when there’s an excess of mucus is this true ?

[@Healthysoul-id8zu]

Sir make video on ulcerative colitis

[@valvihk3649]

You are the only one who exposed me to affinities. I have been self-studying herbs, lots of books on the subject. But, not one of them talked about the specifics of affinities. The fact that they all are widely used for different systems and wide range of illness makes it very difficult to memorize when their is no connecting information of why this herb works for these illnesses of different human systems. Do you have any book or website recommendation for me to use when researching affinity of an herb.

[@LanaS2024]

Can we infuse the flowers and leaves in oil?

[@dannettepeters1507]

🌟Question for you; instead of drying or dehydrating marshmallow root, could one simply chunk it up and freeze it for use as wanted? Thanks so much!

[@CultivatingHarmony]

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[@pennysimpson4707]

I don't have marshmallow but i have hollyhocks. Will it be just as mucinlagelous?

[@valvihk3649]

Mine tastes sourish, is that bad?

[@WintersKnight546]

Do you think a cold marshmallow infusion used as a sinus rinse would be effective in keeping my sinuses moist?

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

I add a tablespoon of white Kayro syrup to my 8 oz warm salt water and rinse my nose. I also take guaifenesin each day and it moisturizes from the inside out.

[@sawahfwaps144]

My question is should you take marshmallow root with food, before, after or in between meals?

[@khaosol]

Try all three ways and see for yourself.