[Sca-cooks] source for marshmallow

rattkitten rattkitten at hughes.net
Mon Dec 18 18:20:48 PST 2006


Ok as it came dredging up from the depths of my mind....
Let me offer a few cautions....
I have not read any postings in Stefan's file that he posted and I 
missed the conversation, so if I am  repeating something already said 
then simply ignore this...
However.

PLEASE BE AWARE!!!!
Marshmallow  the Herb contains salicylic acid which if you aren't aware 
is the main ingredient in aspirin.
Now the medicinal treat that I am reading about seems to be basically a 
meringue. Egg whites, sugar, and marshmallow root. 

My guess would be that the Marshmallow acts as the gelatin that is used 
in modern marshmallows...

Personal experience... The tea is slimy and thick.  Very Gelatinous and 
very akin to drinking Slippery Elm Tea.  Which tastes just like it 
sounds... Slippery.  And Elmish. Tea made from Marshmallow is very 
gloppy.  However it is good for sore throats, asthma, bladder 
infections, kidney problems, sinusitis, and Yes Virginia, even a 
Headache. (BTW for a headache White Willow is better... it is the 
original aspirin...)

Just wanted to give a heads up.  You Could make marshmallows out of this 
stuff, just be aware of what other things this herb is used for. 
A final warning.... For those who might be considering a nice hot cuppa 
marshmallow tea... Lots of sugar and be aware that it has the texture of 
a nice hot snot ball. (Sorry)
Yeah it worked... but it was not a pleasant experience!!!!

Nichola


Stefan li Rous wrote:
> Johnnae mentioned:
>
> <<< I have now actually come across a source for the plant root.
> San Francisco Herb Company carries marshmallow root.
> http://www.sfherb.com/cart/webstore/SearchResults.asp
>
> Althaea Officinalis  $4.40 per pound >>>
>
>
>   
snip...

> What does it mean "in a cut suitable for tea"?
>
> Most people here have probably seen the earlier discussion, but just  
> in case you didn't, it can now be found in the FOOD-SWEET-DECORATED  
> section of the Florilegium as:
> marshmallows-msg  (12K) 10/ 3/06    The original marshmallow treats,  
> made from
>                                         the Marsh Mallow plant.
> http://www.florilegium.org/files/FOOD-SWEETS/marshmallows-msg.html
>
>   





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