Marshmallow has been used for over 2000 years as both a food and a medicine. Marshmallow root contains a gummy substance called “mucilage.” When mixed with water, mucilage forms a soothing gel that coats the throat and stomach. Other beneficial nutrients found in marshmallow include flavonoids, antioxidants, pectin, proteins, coumarin, and quercetin.
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