Marshmallow is a perennial flowering plant that can reach 2 meters or more in height. The flowers of this type of plant usually bloom in the summer, and these flowers have different colors that include white, pink, yellow, and others.
The uses of marshmallow are not limited to giving a beautiful appearance to homes and gardens, as it is a plant famous for many medicinal uses as well, as its flowers are used to make warm marshmallow tea, and it is also used topically on the skin to treat skin problems.
Marshmallow plays a great role in calming the sensory nervous system in the skin. Marshmallow has anti-irritant properties and is well tolerated by people with allergies and hypersensitive skin. So for many years, Marshmallow has helped treat itching, swelling, allergies, and irritation.
The marshmallow plant is high in saliva, which are substances that have skin-soothing properties. It also contains sucrose, lecithin, and plant sterols. The active substance in the marshmallow plant is known as mucilage.
The amount of concentrations of the substance increases in the roots and leaves and reaches its peak with the onset of flower formation. The flowers contain volatile essential oils as well as powerful antioxidants.
All these effective substances and compounds that marshmallow contains make it one of the most important herbs used in the treatment of skin diseases because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-itching and anti-allergic effects.
Boiled marshmallow at the rate of two tablespoons per cup of water is used as a lotion to treat cracks, roughness and peeling of the skin. Boiled marshmallow is also used in the form of compresses to treat wounds, mild burns, and ulcers of the legs and hands.
You can also get many benefits of this amazing plant by using it by adding flower petals to salads. The therapeutic marshmallow tea is one of the most important ways to benefit from it, as it benefits the skin and respiratory system, as well as the digestive system.
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