{"product_id":"dried-marshmallow-leaf-australian-grown","title":"Marshmallow leaf - Australian Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Australian-grown marshmallow leaf (\u003cem\u003eAlthea officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is certified organic and naturally soothing, the leafy counterpart to the better-known root. Marshmallow leaf makes a soft, gentle herbal tea and has been valued in European herbalism for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian grown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic and grown by Australian farmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally soothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like the root, the leaf carries gentle mucilage, traditionally used to soothe and moisten, especially the throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighter than the root:\u003c\/strong\u003e A softer, leafier cup of marshmallow tea, easy to drink daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional European herb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used continuously for some two thousand years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole dried leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aerial parts, cut and dried ready to steep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarshmallow leaf tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried marshmallow leaf to a cup of boiling water, cover and steep for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain. For a stronger, silkier cup, use a cold overnight infusion instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlending:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaf makes a softer, lighter cup than \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-marshmallow-root\"\u003eMarshmallow Root\u003c\/a\u003e. It blends gently with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-chamomile-tea\"\u003eChamomile\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-licorice-root-tea\"\u003eLicorice Root\u003c\/a\u003e, and sits alongside our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-grown-organic-dried-herbs\"\u003eAustralian-grown dried herbs\u003c\/a\u003e. Take it at least an hour away from any medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe soft sweet we call a marshmallow was originally made from this plant, whipped from the mucilage-rich sap of its root with sugar and egg white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe genus name \u003cem\u003eAlthea\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Greek word for \"to make whole\", a reminder of how long this gentle plant has been valued in European herbalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause its mucilage can slow the absorption of other medicines, take marshmallow leaf at least one hour apart from medication. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":32539587280996,"sku":"dried_866","price":7.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":32539587313764,"sku":"dried_867","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/MarshmallowLeaf.jpg?v=1784775349","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/dried-marshmallow-leaf-australian-grown","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}