Althaea officinalis times of scarcity consequent upon the failure of the crops, this plant, which grows there in great abundance, is collected heavily as a foodstuff. The leaves, flowers and the root of "A. officinalis" (marshmallow) have been used in traditional herbal medicine. This use is reflected in the name of the genus, which comes from the Greek (""), meaning "to heal." Marshmallow was traditionally used as relief for irritation of mucous membranes, including use as a gargle for mouth and throat ulcers and gastric ulcers. The flowers and young leaves can be eaten, and are often added to salads or are
Sweet Sugar (film) raped. After being caught in an intimate situation with Carlos, a guard, Sugar is to be whipped, but when Carlos refuses, he is shot by Burgos. The female inmates attempt to hide and protect Mojo, another guard, but the racist Dr. John burns him at the stake. Sugar escapes and frees Simone from a wooden cage in which she has been imprisoned. While fleeing, the mortally wounded Simone crashes her jeep deliberately with Dr. John in it, killing both. Sugar succeeds in escaping for good. The film was given 1/4 stars by film critic Roger Ebert. Sweet Sugar (film) Sweet