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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.
1 The original recipe is thought to have included the spongy stem of the marshmallow plant, whipped up and mixed with nuts and honey. 2  It was 100% vegetarian. 3  The marshmallow plant can be found growing in damp, wet areas including meadows and marshes in the UK.