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Marshmallow is most commonly used to ease sore throats and dry coughs. The Marshmallow plant, especially the leaves and roots, contains polysaccharides that have antitussive, mucilaginous, and antibacterial properties.
Although dandelion is considered a weed, its roots and tops are often used for medicinal purposes. The medicinal use of dandelion root can be traced back to tenth century Arabia, where it was used to treat inflammations. Itâs also consumed as a food. Different parts of the plant can be eaten as a vegetable (leaves); used to make a coffee-substitute (roots) or fermented into wine (blossoms).