Marshmallow Leaf is a gentle, versatile herb traditionally valued for its naturally occurring mucilage and mild, subtly sweet character. Our Marshmallow Leaf is available in both cut and powdered forms, making it convenient for teas, herbal preparations, culinary uses, and personal care applications. The leaf has a long history of use in traditional herbal practices and can be incorporated into beverages, foods, topical preparations, and other botanical creations. UPC: 810206315941 & 810206315958. Origin(s): Africa, Albania, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Poland, United States. Latin Name(s): Althaea officinalis. Also known as: Althea root, sweet weed, mallards, guimauve, mortification plant, schloss tea, wymote. Plant Part(s) Used: Leaf. Herbs exhibit natural variations in their size, color, smell, and taste, with each batch and harvest showing differences influenced by environmental conditions and genetics. Appearance: Light green. Aroma: Herbaceous, mildly fresh. Taste: Sweet. GMO Status: Non-GMO. Allergen: None. Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives. Applications / Preparations: Marshmallow Leaf may be used for teas, cold infusions, herbal beverages, culinary applications, tinctures, infused oils, poultices, compresses, baths, rinses, gargles, and personal care preparations. Preparation methods vary depending on the form selected. Because external uses vary widely, customers should research reliable sources for preparation and usage methods. External Use (Cut)Marshmallow Leaf may be used in poultices, compresses, baths, infused oils, rinses, and other topical preparations. Because external uses vary widely, we encourage customers to research the best method and proportions for their needs. Marshmallow Leaf may be blended into smoothies, juices, herbal beverages, teas, broths, soups, oatmeal, yogurt, cereals, or other foods; incorporated into syrups, sauces, baked goods, and other culinary creations; prepared as hot or cold herbal infusions; used in tinctures or infused oils; incorporated into poultices, compresses, baths, rinses, gargles, and other traditional herbal preparations; and included in DIY personal care products such as masks, scrubs, lotions, creams, salves, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and other skincare or hair-care preparations. Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Shelf Life: It is very difficult to pin down an exact expiration date for most single herbs as they do not really expire, they lose potency or strength over time but will still have value. Unlike synthetic material or drugs, herbs can contain many constituents that contribute to their medicinal effects. Even if when we know what the active constituents are, there are often many of them in a single herb, each with different rates of degradation. Some herbs lose their effect more easily. Other herbs that possess more stable compounds such as alkaloids or steroids will last much longer. A huge part of the degradation rate of herbs depends also on the storage conditions of the herb, & even on the quality of the herb before storage – how it was grown, harvested, dried & processed. If the product is left in hot places or open to sunlight then it will degrade much quicker than if it was stored in cool, dry place & sealed tightly. A good rule of thumb is that herbs should be stored no longer than 2-3 years, but many herbs will have great strength much longer than that. To determine if an herb is still good you can check the appearance & aroma. Herbs that are no longer acceptable will have lost much of its vibrant color & will instead appear dull & faded. The bigger key though is to smell the raw materials to see if the potent aroma is still present. Warning: Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Marshmallow Leaf may slow the absorption of medications or other supplements; take medications and Marshmallow Leaf at separate times. Discontinue use if sensitivity or digestive discomfort occurs.
