Marshmallow infusion is a very popular remedy that will prove useful not only in the case of upper respiratory tract infections. What else does marshmallow infusion help?

Marshmallow infusion has been used for centuries - it was usually used in the case of respiratory infections and recurring problems with the digestive system. Marshmallow infusion was also used to treat inflammatory conditions on the skin. The use of marshmallow has not changed over the years - it is worth remembering, especially in the season of colds!

Marshmallow infusion - what helps?

Marshmallow infusion will be perfect for skin problems, but not only. It also helps with:

  • cough,
  • sore throat,
  • hoarseness,
  • heartburn,
  • gastroenteritis,
  • reduces constipation.

Other, less popular uses of marshmallow infusion include:

  • relieving burned skin.
  • washing eyes when irritated,
  • help in the fight against barley,
  • as a remedy for gynecological problems - for rinsing with vaginitis,
  • normalizing the skin condition - helps with dry and too oily skin.

Marshmallow infusion - preparation

To prepare an infusion of marshmallow, pour a teaspoon of dried herb with a cup of LIGHT water and leave it covered for an hour. The infusion prepared in this way is used externally on:

  • skin irritations,
  • wounds,
  • ulcers,
  • skin burns,
  • for sit-ups in urinary bladder infections.

Infusion, or rather marshmallow macerate - what do you need to know?

First of all, the active compounds of marshmallow are well soluble in water. Thereforeyou do not have to pour boiling water over dried- just pour lukewarm water over it and set aside for a sufficiently long period. Usually an hour is enough, but if you pour it completely with cold water, then you should let it stand for 6 hours. In this way, we get marshmallow macerate, which can be drunk in small portions (tablespoon) every two hours.

Marshmallow is also used to preparesyrup . You can do it yourself at home.

How to prepare marshmallow syrup? SEE in photos:

See gallery 4 photos

Category:

He alth