How Marshmallow Root Helps With A Cough
This article explores the use of marshmallow root extract as a natural remedy for persistent coughs and throat irritation. It clarifies that store-bought marshmallows are ineffective, while marshmallow root contains mucilage that provides a soothing coating for the throat.
Why it matters
It offers evidence-based information on alternative health treatments, helping consumers make informed decisions about managing common respiratory symptoms.
LOADING ERROR LOADING A lot of us have a cough now, right?
Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away . You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom is your way of life for now. Maybe you’re googling at-home treatments in the middle of the night, ready to try just about anything.
There’s an option you probably haven’t tried or wouldn’t think to: marshmallows. (Well, sort of.) Ahead, doctors give more details about a helpful ingredient, what it does and other surprising options that may do the trick.
Here’s the deal. A store-bought marshmallow won’t fit the bill, unfortunately, because it’s not made with the key ingredient for relieving a cough: marshmallow root extract, or Althaea officinalis , an herb used as medicine for over 2,000 years.
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