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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.
Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) has a very long history in folk medicine that goes back to ancient Greek and Egyptian times. Over 2,800 years ago, references to marshmallow root were made in Homerâs âIliad,â since at the time this âslipperyâ herb was a popular way to treat coughs, sore throats and congestion. One of the reasons marshmallow candies got their name is because of the âfluffyâ qualities of marshmallow root.