Medicinal Benefits of Marshmallow:
MEDICINAL: Marshmallow aids in the expectoration of difficult mucous and phlegm. It helps to relax and soothe the bronchial tubes, making it valuable for all lung ailments. It is an anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory for joints and the digestive system. It is often used externally with cayenne to treat blood poisoning, burns, and gangrene.
GROWING: Marshmallow needs marshes and swamps to grow. It is a perennial growing to 4 feet tall.