Marshmallow (Althaea Officinalis), Ancient Herbal Medicine

Description: PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH EVERY ORDER! Marshmallow (Althaea Officinalis) - 50 Seeds Description:It is easy to grow from Marsh Mallow seeds, and it also makes a lovely flowering display as well as having therapeutic benefits. It is a branching plant that reaches 36 to 48 inches in height. The stems are slightly wooly and the leaves are soft and downy. The flowers reach 2 inches across, have 5 petals and range in color from white to reddish-white. Hummingbirds enjoy their sweet nectar. The Marshmallow root is yellow-white and sweet. It is similar in taste to a parsnip. The roots can be harvested in the fall for drying. The history of our modern day sugary marshmallow goes back to this herb plant. The gummy substance, mucilage, was actually the thickening ingredient in a dessert made from egg whites. Medicinal Properties:Marshmallow root is a mucilaginous herb with a cooling and soothing nature used for ulcers, colitis, gastritis, and urinary inflammation or cystitis. The root has shown a mild immune-activating effect in laboratory tests, and it is taken for dry coughs and lung inflammation or dryness. Its anti-inflammatory properties also make marshmallow useful as a mouthwash. Marshmallow root is often added to other warmer and more active herbs to moderate their harshness, especially for urinary tract and upper respiratory tract infections. Planting Instructions:Marsh Mallow prefers partial sun, but can grow well in shade or full sun. It prefers a rich soil that will retain moisture. Some gardeners recommend a fall planting so that the cold temperatures aid in the germination of the Marshmallow herb seeds. If starting the Marshmallow seeds indoors, place the herb seeds in moistened peat moss, and place the peat moss/seed mixture in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks. After that cold treatment, sow the herb seeds in small pots. Once established, the Marsh Mallow plant is known to self-seed but not in an aggressive way. Season: PerennialUSDA Zones: 3-9Height: 48 inchesBloom Season: Mid summer to early fallLight Required: No, but prefers full sun to partial shadeWatering: Keep moistSoil: Prefers sandy, moist soilSeed Depth: Sow just below the soil surface.Seeds per Plant: 5-6Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches Note: While plants can grow successfully outside of the stated USDA Zone, there is no buyer recourse for purchases made outside of that rated zone. Shipping and Packaging:All orders come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag labeled with growing instructions. If stored properly, your seeds can last for years. All seeds have been tested to ensure the highest germination rate possible. Our seeds have no weeds or fillers mixed in. You will get 100% of the seed you ordered. We do our absolute best to get all orders placed before 4pm out that day. Orders placed after 4pm will ship the following day. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time. All orders are shipped USPS First Class with Tracking. ***These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore we cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information on our site is provided for educational purposes only.

Price: 1.95 USD

Location: Frisco

End Time: 2024-08-09T16:41:56.000Z

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