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Marshmallow is most commonly used to ease sore throats and dry coughs. The Marshmallow plant, especially the leaves and roots, contains polysaccharides that have antitussive, mucilaginous, and antibacterial properties.
Supplements, teas or tinctures that contain marshmallow root extract are made by isolating special compounds found in the plantâs leaves and roots. The flowers and young leaves of the marshmallow plant are also edible and traditionally were eaten raw, boiled and fried for their many benefits.