Organic Marshmallow Root BULK

Add a soft, earthy root botanical to your herbal pantry with Marshmallow Root, a traditional bulk herb used in teas, cold infusions, syrups, honey preparations, infused oils, bath blends, and DIY body-care projects.

Marshmallow root has a mild flavor and a naturally smooth, mucilaginous texture when prepared with water. It can be enjoyed on its own, blended with herbs like ginger, fennel, licorice root, peppermint, or lemon balm, or used in homemade apothecary-style recipes.

Tasting Notes

Mild, earthy, rooty, lightly sweet, and smooth.

Suggested Uses

• Prepare as a cold infusion or warm herbal tea
• Blend with ginger, fennel, licorice root, peppermint, or lemon balm
• Use in herbal syrups, honey preparations, or tincture-style recipes
• Infuse into oils for external-use body-care projects
• Add to bath soaks, masks, salves, and botanical craft recipes

How to Prepare Marshmallow Root

For a cold infusion, add 1–2 teaspoons of marshmallow root to 8–10 oz of cool water and steep for 2–4 hours or overnight. Strain before serving.

For a warm tea, steep 1–2 teaspoons in warm water for 15–30 minutes, then strain. Avoid boiling if you want a smoother texture.

Product Details

• Common name: Marshmallow Root
• Botanical name: Althaea officinalis
• Form: Dried cut root
• Use: Herbal teas, cold infusions, syrups, honey preparations, infused oils, bath blends, and DIY body-care projects
• Packaging: Resealable kraft pouch for freshness
• Made by: The Turmeric Tart

Why Customers Love It

• Mild, earthy root for teas and cold infusions
• Creates a naturally smooth texture when infused in water
• Useful for home apothecary shelves and DIY body-care projects
• Pairs well with warming, minty, and citrusy herbs
• Packaged in a resealable pouch for easy storage

Build Your Herbal Routine

Want to explore more loose roots and herbs for tea blending and apothecary projects? Browse our full selection of bulk tea herbs.

New to working with loose herbs, roots, and botanical ingredients? Learn more in our guide to bulk herbs for teas, tinctures, and home apothecaries.

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Product Q&A

What is marshmallow root used for?
Marshmallow root is commonly used in teas, cold infusions, syrups, honey preparations, infused oils, bath blends, and DIY body-care projects.

Can marshmallow root be used for tea?
Yes. Marshmallow root can be prepared as a warm tea or cold infusion. Many people prefer cold infusion because it brings out the naturally smooth texture.

What does marshmallow root taste like?
Marshmallow root has a mild, earthy, rooty flavor with a lightly sweet and smooth finish.

What herbs pair well with marshmallow root?
Marshmallow root pairs well with ginger, fennel, licorice root, peppermint, lemon balm, mullein, and other loose leaf herbs.

Can marshmallow root be used in body-care recipes?
Yes. Marshmallow root is commonly used in external-use body-care projects like infused oils, bath blends, masks, and salves. Patch test before full use.

Is this product intended to support digestion, sore throat, skin conditions, hydration, inflammation, or medical conditions?
No. Marshmallow Root is offered as a traditional botanical ingredient for tea blending, infusions, syrups, body-care projects, and home apothecary use. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Important note:
Always research herbs before use. Marshmallow root may affect how some medications are absorbed, so consider separating internal use from medications by several hours and consult a qualified healthcare professional if you take medications. Consult a professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, managing blood sugar concerns, or have a medical condition. For external use, patch test before full use.

This product is offered as a botanical ingredient for tea, infusions, body-care projects, and home apothecary use. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Prepared by The Turmeric Tart in alignment with Tennessee herbal commerce laws and Good Manufacturing Practices.