Botanical name: Althaea officinalis
Our organic marshmallow root brews into a mild, earthy infusion with a naturally silky, soothing texture. Naturally caffeine-free, marshmallow root is widely used in herbalism for throat and lung health, dry coughs, digestive comfort, and soothing irritated tissues, and is especially valued for its gentle, moistening qualities.
Sourced from China, this root is most often prepared as a cold infusion or long steep to fully draw out its soothing mucilage.
Flavour
Mild, earthy, neutral
Why We Love It
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Certified organic
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Naturally caffeine-free
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Traditionally used for coughs, sore throats, and lung support
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Commonly used for digestive soothing and gut comfort
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Gentle, moistening, and well suited to daily or acute use
About Marshmallow Root
Marshmallow root has a long history of use in herbal medicine and is best known for its demulcent properties, meaning it helps coat and soothe tissues. Traditionally, it has been used to ease dry coughs, soothe sore or irritated throats, calm digestive discomfort, and support the stomach and intestines.
It has also been commonly used externally in poultices, washes, and compresses for skin irritation, reflecting its long-standing role as a calming, protective botanical.
How to Brew
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Cold infusion (recommended): Steep 1–2 tbsp per litre of cool water for 4–8 hours or overnight
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Hot tea: Steep gently in hot (not boiling) water for 10–15 minutes
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Decoction: Can be lightly simmered, though cold infusion best preserves its soothing texture
Pairs Well With
Licorice root, mullein leaf, slippery elm, chamomile, lemon balm
Ingredients
100% organic marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis), cut
How to Buy
We offer two easy, low-waste purchasing options:
By weight
Available in 100-gram increments.
By-weight purchases are packed in a paper bag (10¢).
Refill jar option
Purchase a $2 reusable glass jar deposit (three sizes available: 250 ml, 500 ml, and 750 ml). Each jar is filled based on the natural weight that fits that size for this product:
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250 ml jar → filled to its natural weight in grams
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500 ml jar → filled to its natural weight in grams
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750 ml jar → filled to its natural weight in grams
You’re paying for the amount that naturally fills each jar plus the jar deposit — no guessing, no excess packaging.
Jar deposits are fully refundable.
Bring your jar back clean and ready to refill and you can refill it again or return it for a full refund.
