Marshmallow Recipes
Here we are at the end of another month! October begins tomorrow! It’s time to bring out those Fall sweaters, the mud boots, the rain jackets, the cozy hats, and any seasonal decorations you enjoy! It’s also pumpkin spice everything season if you partake. Did you know that most of those recipes don’t contain pumpkin at all? If you want a pumpkin spice flavored treat that actually contains pumpkin, try my pumpkin spice chia pudding recipe!
All that to say, let’s play with marshmallow!
To be honest, when working with marshmallow, I rely heavily on marshmallow decoction. I enjoy drinking this mildly sweet and thoroughly moisturizing beverage anytime I’m feeling more dried out - like with the smoke from the wildfires we recently experienced here in the Portland, Oregon area.
There are many other ways to incorporate marshmallow into your life. I will outline the ways I have used marshmallow and then leave you with a link for more recipes. I work with the cut root myself, but it looks like powdered marshmallow root gives quite a few options. Just be sure to use any powdered herbs within 6 months of grinding for the best potency.
Marshmallow Decoction
Ingredients/supplies:
Cut and dried marshmallow root
Water
Source of heat
Cooking vessel with a lid
Measuring cups
Quart size jar with a lid
Refrigeration
Steps:
Add 1 ounce of dried marshmallow root to your cooking vessel.
Cover with 4 cups of water
Put onto your heat source on a lower heat - we want to simmer but not fully boil our roots.
Bring mixture to a simmer and reduce heat slightly to maintain that simmer.
Cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Let your mixture cool until warm.
Pour into your jar, top off with water, and close with the lid
Put your jar in the refrigerator/cooler/cold stream etc.
Allow your marshmallow root to infuse in this cold setting for 4-12 hours (overnight can work well)
Strain and enjoy! You can nibble on the rehydrated roots too!
Marshmallow Poultice:
This is great for hot and dry skin rashes!
Optimally, you will make the decoction above and then use the rehydrated cold roots wrapped in a piece of cloth. It’s easy, and nothing goes to waste. Plus you get the marshmallow goodness inside and out!
Alternatively, if working with the powder, you can mix the powder with enough cool water to form a thin paste. Let sit in a cold space for 30 minutes to extract the mucilage and then apply to skin irritations.
Marshmallow Throat Pastilles:
These are great for dry tickling coughs and throat irritation from talking too much or breathing in smoke/allergens.
Ingredients:
Marshmallow root powder
Raw, local honey
Steps:
Mix desired amount of marshmallow root powder with honey (save some powder for your final step)
mix well, you want a consistency that you can form little balls with that will hold their shape well.
Roll mixture into little balls that are about the size of the tip of your pinkie finger.
Roll each ball in marshmallow root powder to prevent sticking.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or other cool space use up within a month.
To use, tuck a pastille between your cheek and back molars. Allow this to melt slowly so you have a trickle of soothing herbal goodness coating your throat. Repeat as desired through the day.
Feeling inspired and want more? Visit the Herbal Academy’s list of 20 Marshmallow recipes.
To Our Health!
