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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.
1 Marshmallow root is great for a sore throat. 2  This is not the type of marshmallow you would roast over a campfire. 3  This root is from a plant used for over two thousand years for healing all sorts of wounds. 4  Donât use marshmallow tea if you take lithium as a medication. 5  Also, marshmallow may decrease blood sugar.