Marshmallow Root c/s; Cert. Organic

Botanical Name - Althea officinalis Other Names - Mortification Root, Hock Herb, Sweet Weed Origin - USA Flavor Profile - Mild and pleasant with a slightly sweet flavor. Culinary Usages - Use alone or in combination with other herbs in tea blends. May also be tinctured.  Marshmallow has a long history of use as a culinary and medicinal plant that spans more than 2,000 years. The ancient Romans considered marshmallow to be a delicacy, and had a preference for eating the roasted roots of the plant as a vegetable. In Syria and in other parts of the world periodically affected by famine, marshmallow is an abundant and life-saving alternative when traditional crops fail. Because inhabitants may have to survive on plant sources for food for weeks at a time, marshmallow roots, par-boiled and then pan-fried in butter with onions, is common fare at such times. Cosmetic Usages - Use to make infusions to produce oils, salves, ointments, lotions and creams. Typical Preparations - Dried leaf or roo