Marshmallow Root

Traditionally marshmallow root is used to soothe sore throats and inflammations of the mucous membranes. In Russia, the root syrup is used to treat respiratory and digestive ailments.

The root extract (halawa extract) is sometimes used as flavoring in the making of a Middle Eastern snack called halva. The later French version of the recipe, called pâte de guimauve (or guimauve for short), included an egg white meringue and was often flavored with rose water.