Native to Western Europe and North Africa, the Marshmallow Root is from a plant called Althaea Officinalis, or the Marshmallow plant. It grows in salt marshes, and on the banks of rivers.

The flowers, roots, and leaves of the marshmallow plant are edible. Marshmallow root is also used medicinally. The taste and aroma of the root are described as neutral, slightly woody, and floral.


Botanical Name: Althaea Officinalis 
Also known as: 棉花糖根, جذر الخطمي, Hollyhock, Altea, Khatmi