The young leaves of the marshmallow plant are edible, offering natural ?mucilage? - a type of soft fibre that swells when combined with water.
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The young leaves of the marshmallow plant are edible, offering natural “mucilage” - a type of soft fibre that swells when combined with water. This “slippery” quality forms a protective thick coating around membranes. Anti-viral, anti-bacterial and mucilaginous.
Botanical Name | Althea officinalis |
Organic Status | Wildcrafted |
Country of Origin | Hungary |
Plant Part | Leaves |
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