Soothe Your Lungs & Digestion This Winter: Benefits of Marshmallow Root Tea

Winter’s dry air can take a toll on your body, especially your gut and lungs. When temperatures drop, many people experience irritation in their respiratory system, digestive discomfort, and increased sensitivity to allergies and inflammation. Marshmallow root tea offers a natural way to soothe these issues. This gentle herbal remedy supports your gut lining, eases inflammation, calms allergies, and helps protect your lungs during the harsh winter months.

Dried marshmallow root pieces ready for tea preparation

How Marshmallow Root Supports Gut Health

Marshmallow root contains mucilage, a gel-like substance that coats and soothes irritated tissues. This makes it especially helpful for the digestive tract. When you drink marshmallow root tea, the mucilage forms a protective layer over the lining of your stomach and intestines. This can ease symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, and general stomach discomfort.

The soothing effect also helps reduce inflammation in the gut, which is linked to conditions like gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some studies suggest that marshmallow root may encourage healing of the mucous membranes, improving overall digestive function.

If the powder aggravates reflux, try using the cut and sifted root instead.

Key benefits for the gut include:

• Soothes irritation and inflammation

• Protects the mucous lining of the stomach and intestines

• Supports healing of digestive tissues

• May reduce symptoms of acid reflux and gastritis in cut/sifted form

  
  

Marshmallow Root’s Role in Easing Allergies and Inflammation

Winter often brings increased allergy symptoms due to dry indoor air and exposure to irritants. Marshmallow root’s anti-inflammatory properties help calm allergic reactions by reducing swelling and irritation in the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.

Its mucilage also helps trap allergens and soothe the respiratory tract, making it easier to breathe. This can be especially comforting for people who suffer from hay fever or seasonal allergies.

Protecting and Soothing the Lungs During Dry Winter Months

Cold, dry air can irritate the lungs and airways, leading to coughing, dryness, and discomfort. Marshmallow root tea acts as a natural demulcent, coating the respiratory tract and reducing irritation. This helps ease coughs and supports lung health.

Drinking marshmallow root tea regularly during winter can help maintain moisture in the lungs and throat, making it easier to breathe and reducing the risk of infections caused by dry mucous membranes.

How to Make Cold Infusion Marshmallow Root Tea

Cold infusion is a gentle way to extract the beneficial mucilage from marshmallow root without boiling away its delicate properties. This method is perfect for preserving the soothing qualities that help your gut and lungs.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried marshmallow root

• 2 cups cold filtered water

  
  

Instructions

1. Place the dried marshmallow root in a glass jar or pitcher.

2. Pour the cold filtered water over the root.

3. Cover and let it steep in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours (overnight works well).

4. Strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container.

5. Drink the tea throughout the day, room temperature or warmed gently if preferred.

   
   

Tips for best results

• Use organic marshmallow root to avoid pesticides.

• Store the tea in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.

• You can add a slice of lemon or a teaspoon of honey for flavor if desired.

• If you fine nettle leaf tea to be too drying - try adding marshmallow root.

  
  

Additional Ways to Use Marshmallow Root for Winter Wellness

Besides tea, marshmallow root can be used in other forms to support your health during winter:

• Tinctures for quick relief of coughs and throat irritation

• Syrups combined with honey for soothing sore throats

• Poultices applied externally to calm skin inflammation and irritation

  
  

Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new herbal regimen, especially if you have existing health conditions or take medications.

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