Monterey Bay Herb Co. Organic Marshmallow Root | Mix in Tea Blends | Mortification Root, Hack Root, Sweet Weed | Cut & Sifted

Marshmallow is a perennial plant that is native to Africa and now cultivated as an ornamental around the world due its attractive foliage and flowers. While the latter are consumed in salads or are cooked as vegetables, the root of the plant is harvested to produce flavoring extracts and a confection developed by the ancient Egyptians that closely resembles the fluffy treat we call marshmallows today. It goes well with vanilla, chamomile, rose petals, hibiscus and elder flowers in teas