Marshmallow Root

Latin Name: Althaea officinalis
Common Name: Marshmallow Root
Family: Malvaceae
Growing Region: Europe, Western Asia

Description: Marshmallow Root is commonly supplied cut and sifted or powdered, ranging from cream to pale tan in color with a fibrous texture. Traditionally valued for its naturally occurring mucilage, it is widely incorporated into herbal teas, syrups, capsules, and extracts. Marshmallow Root is often used in formulations supporting digestive comfort, throat soothing, and respiratory wellness.

Variations in color, texture, and cut size may occur between harvests and production batches. Images are provided for general reference only. A variety of cut and particle sizes are available upon request to meet your formulation needs.