{"id":55651,"date":"2020-02-11T09:55:35","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T08:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/marshmallow-lozenges-for-sore-throats\/"},"modified":"2020-02-11T09:55:35","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T08:55:35","slug":"marshmallow-lozenges-for-sore-throats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lespaillettesvertes.ch\/en\/marshmallow-lozenges-for-sore-throats\/","title":{"rendered":"Marshmallow lozenges for sore throats"},"content":{"rendered":"Temps de lecture\u00a0: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Hoarse, irritated throats are a sign that winter is upon us. But did you know that you can get relief from these annoyances with herbal remedies? If you like to make your own remedies, this recipe is for you! <\/b><\/p>\n

This article is brought to you by Micha\u00ebl Berthoud, of the blog Cueilleurs Sauvages<\/a>. Micha\u00ebl specializes in edible and medicinal wild plants, and organizes field trips to discover them. <\/em><\/p>\n

\"Marshmallow<\/p>\n

Dry or oily cough?<\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n

If you suffer from a sore throat<\/b>, the first question to ask yourself is whether your cough is wet and oily or dry and irritating. Because the remedy won’t be the same. In the first case, an expectorant plant such as thyme will help fluidify the mucus produced by the bronchial tubes, making it easier to expectorate (i.e. evacuate), while at the same time providing an antimicrobial effect. <\/p>\n

On the contrary, the lozenges we’re proposing will relieve coughs in dry conditions<\/b>, when inflamed and irritated tissues<\/b> need to be soothed<\/b>. And for this, we’re going to use a plant widely recognized for this purpose: marshmallow officinalis<\/b>(Althaea officinalis<\/em>)! <\/p>\n

Marshmallow is medicinal!<\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n

Everyone knows about marshmallow<\/b> sweets, the famous Chamallows,<\/em> or marshmallows<\/em> in English. But few people know that this type of gelatin was once extracted from the marshmallow root. And it’s a great medicinal plant <\/b>! <\/p>\n

Marshmallow<\/b> is used to treat inflammation and irritation of the respiratory tract<\/b>[1], and is one of the most mucilaginous<\/b> medicinal plants[2]. Mucilages are polysaccharides which, on contact with water, take on a viscous, gelatinous consistency. You can see this by making a simple infusion of the roots of this plant, or of lime blossom, mallow or plantain leaves. The resulting gel has a soothing, refreshing effect on mucous membranes. Studies have also shown marshmallow to have an antibacterial effect on certain streptococci [3]. <\/p>\n

In association, it’s even better<\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n

Marshmallow root powder<\/b> makes up \u00be of our lozenges. The remainder can be made up of other pectoral plants, such as licorice<\/g>. These two plants combine perfectly<\/g> in the treatment of hoarse winter throats. Licorice, too, is traditionally used to soothe inflamed throats [4]. Its many properties include antibacterial and antiviral effects<\/b> [5]. <\/p>\n

However, its taste is strong and won’t appeal to everyone. As an alternative to licorice<\/b>, you can use dried and pulverized plantain leaves<\/b> (lanceolate or major). Plantain is also rich in mucilage, although in smaller quantities than marshmallow. <\/p>\n

\"Marshmallow<\/p>\n

Recipe<\/h3>\n

<\/h3>\n

The recipe proposed here is made from pulverized roots and\/or leaves, agglomerated<\/b> into pellets. The binding agent is honey.<\/b> This is a basic recipe that you can adapt as you wish. It’s simpler to buy the roots already pulverized. Doing it yourself is possible, but tedious, as marshmallow is very fibrous! <\/p>\n

Marshmallow and licorice are plants easily found in herbal shops. These medicinal sweets are sure to become a classic in your natural pharmacy! <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n