{"product_id":"baldwins-marshmallow-root-althaea-officinalis","title":"Baldwins Marshmallow Root ( Althaea Officinalis )","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow (Althea officinalis) grows really, really well in wet areas (you guessed it, marshes!) and is originally from Europe (now grown in the USA too).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the leaves \u0026amp; root are used medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary benefits of Marshmallow root are down to its mucilage content. \u003cbr\u003e\nMucilage soothes \u0026amp; protects irritated mucous membranes and soothes bronchioles and the esophagus and digestive tracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow root is therefore great at soothing sore throats, cold symptoms, Gastro-Oesophageal reflux, Asthma, indigestion \u0026amp; heartburn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can make a cold-infusion of marshmallow root the night before by adding 30-45 grams of dried root to 750ml of water and leave it to steep overnight.  \u003cbr\u003e\nThe resulting infusion is strained as required and drunk three to five times the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a pretty gooey herb so it's best taken on its own.  \u003cbr\u003e\nI've read of people drinking it in espresso-sized shots throughout the day when afflicted with a sore throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow has also been used in skin products for its anti-inflammatory effects and general soothing nature, as a skin cream ingredient it may help reduce skin redness and inflamation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baldwins","offers":[{"title":"Baldwins Marshmallow Root 25g","offer_id":61740287066442,"sku":"HEMARRO25","price":3.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Marshmallow Root 100g","offer_id":61740287099210,"sku":"HEMARRO100","price":9.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Marshmallow Root 250g","offer_id":61740287131978,"sku":"HEMARRO250","price":20.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Marshmallow Root 500g","offer_id":61740287164746,"sku":"HEMARRO500","price":30.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/8537\/5818\/files\/MARSH_R_cef3cec1-50ea-4e1a-a3fc-ac39d64f9d1a.jpg?v=1782918759","url":"https:\/\/www.baldwins.co.uk\/products\/baldwins-marshmallow-root-althaea-officinalis","provider":"G. Baldwin \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}