Marshmallow crown

This plant have been grown organically at KoruKai Herb Farm, Banks Peninsula. Free from synthetic fertiliser, pesticides and herbicides.

You will receive one dormant marshmallow crown with growing shoots similar to the image below.

Marshmallow (Althea officinalis)

Medicinal uses
Marshmallow is soothing in every sense of the word. The leaves, flowers and roots are medicinal and full of gooey mucilage that is good for healing irritated mucosa. Great remedy for respiratory problems or urinary infections. The tincture of the roots we prepare every year for our herbal remedies is very gooey and looks like thick glue. Not easy to strain the roots through a sieve at the end of the infusion time. Because of its demulcent properties and pleasant flavour, marshmallow makes excellent teas, extracts and throat lozenges. It can also be used topically to sooth irritations.
Growing Conditions

Marshmallow can grow in many different soils but prefers moist, fertile soils that are r...