10 Home Remedies For a Cough
Home Remedy #2: Marshmallow Plant
The marshmallow plant or Althaea officinalis is a plant native to North Africa, Europe, and Western Asia. The plant has been used traditionally for various medical purposes. The plant has even been named to reflect its usefulness. The name of the genus comes from the Greek word “althainein,” which means “to heal.”
The young leaves and flowers are edible and can be added to salads, boiled, or fried. The stem and roots secrete mucilage and have been used in skin care and other cosmetics. The ancient Egyptians used marshmallow root in the treatment of a sore throat. As a remedy for cough, the mucilage coats the throat and eases irritation to reduce coughing.
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