Marshmallow has been used in folk medicine for a long time, being used by the ancient Greeks. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a remedy for venereal disease, but many other cures were also associated with it.
When it is put in water, the root of the marshmallow swells to form a gel that was used to soothe burns and cuts, rashes and skin diseases. It was also used to reduce inflammation.
Applied in a poultice, it was used to treat troublesome insect bites. A lotion made from the root or leaves was used in the treatment of dandruff.
The dried root boiled in milk was used as a remedy for whooping cough and bronchitis. Marshmallow taken internally was also used in urinary disorders.
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