Marsh mallow is one of the herbals that have been used for thousands of years to help relieve the effects of the common cold, cough, sore throat and respiratory conditions that are related to cold symptoms. This plant’s botanical name is Althaea officinalis and it is from the family Malvaceae, this herbal is rich in muchialge, which is a complex mixture of polysaccharides. The polysaccharides form a soothing gelatous fiber when it is added to water.

The part of the plant that is used in the marsh mallow that have healing properties is the roots and it is used in the form of a tea in soothing colds, sore throats, laryngitis, tonsillitis, coughs, and dryness of the lungs.

Since marsh mallow is also used to treat upset stomachs it should not be taken with other medications that are used to treat the digestive track as it can hinder the absorption of these types of medications.