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Medicinal Recipe: The Wonders of Marsh Mallow

Marsh Mallow Tea Marsh mallow alone, or blended with other herbal teas, is soothing to upper respiratory tract irritations and combats bacteria. It is very helpful in relieving sore throats and dry, raspy coughs. Make a typical infusion tea (see below) with the Marsh mallow leaves, OR you can use the stronger medicinal roots: infuse…

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Marsh Mallow

Name: *Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis) Description: *Perennial *Height of 3 to 4 feet *Pale pink flowers bloom up the stalk from mid to late summer *highly attractive to butterflies Parts Used: *roots, leaves, flowers, either fresh or dried Position: *well-drained, moist soil, preferably loamy soil *sun to partial sun Propagation: *Use the cold stratification technique…