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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.
In China, Chinese motherwort is used to reduce swelling (edema) and for healing by promoting the formation of new tissue. Motherwort Uses as Heart Medicine. For centuries, motherwort has been used as a medicinal plant to treat heart diseases. The herb has diuretic properties and may inhibit artery calcification formation. It is also used as a remedy for milder forms of Gravesâ disease (an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid) and for hypertension.