Wednesday 28 March 2012

Marvellous Marshmallow

Flowering Marshmallow








Marshmallow 
Althaea Officinalis

Our Marshmallow plant is flowering and we're excited that we will be able to harvest some Marshmallow roots to make marshmallow syrup this winter

This Marshmallow plant is into its second year of growth at our Herbal Dispensary garden.
The bees are loving it, they visit daily for their dose of Marshmallow goodness

If you don't have a Marshmallow plant in your garden you could try your local herbal supplier
I used to make a variation of this recipe when my children were little,it is a great soothing syrup for sore throats and coughs
My girls loved it!

Marshmallow Syrup
To make the syrup you need:
  • 110g of dried marshmallow root
  • 55g raisins
  • 4 litres water
  • 50 drops of orange flower water (optional)
  1. Boil the Marshmallow, raisins and water down to 3 litres
  2. Strain through a cheese cloth or coarse strainer (the mixture will be very thick)
  3. Add the orange water
  4. Pour into sterilised bottles or jars, and keep in the fridge.
This can be given in teaspoon doses as required


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