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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.
Where to get it. You can purchase marshmallow root in extract or dried/herb form, as well as capsule form. We have been using the capsules for Saff's cough lately, just because it's more convenient than the tea, and it is working just as well.