Marshmallow
Botanical Name: Althaea officinalis
Family Name: Malvaceae
Plant Description: Soft, downy herb with pale pink flowers and mucilaginous roots
Ecosystem: Wetlands, riverbanks
Size: 1–1.5 metres
Shape: Upright with velvety leaves
Geographical Origin: Europe, Western Asia
Current Distribution: Europe, Asia, North America
Flower Shapes and Colours: Five-petaled pale pink or white flowers
Seed Types and Size: Small disc-shaped seeds
Uses: Soothing teas, cough remedies, skincare
Parts Used: Roots, leaves, flowers
Medicinal Uses: Soothes throat, digestive and urinary irritation
Planetary Influences: Moon
Metaphysical Uses: Comfort, emotional healing
Elemental Association: Water