You might call it marshmallow delight. Or maybe you call it ambrosia salad. And maybe your family even came up with another name for it. But I remember having it as a kid. And it was Dee. Lite. Full.

So, I’m goin’ with marshmallow delight.

My stepmom used to make a very delicious batch of it at Christmas time or Thanksgiving. And she added pecans to hers, which made everything better. Because nuts do that. And that was just one of the tasty treats we could look forward to each year.

No, I’m not gonna start sharing recipes. So no need to worry about me turning into some foo foo dessert chef or something. I just started thinking about marshmallow delight after reading about the benefits you can enjoy from the lovely marshmallow plants. Check out this info:

When most people hear marshmallow, they tend to picture the white fluffy treat commonly roasted over a campfire. Traditionally these were made from the root of the marshmallow plant, a powerful medicinal herb that you’ll want to grow yourself at home. Its leaves and root are antibacterial. And most importantly, they contain a sap-like substance called mucilage. 

As the marshmallow mucilage goes down through your digestive tract, it will coat your stomach, intestines, and colon with an additional protective layer, soothing inflammation it finds along the way. That’s why this tea also helps people with stomach ulcers and digestive disorders, such as heartburn, indigestion, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, or Chron’s disease.

That’s Nicole Apelian again. She’s the Ph.D in Cultural Anthropology I’ve been talking about lately. In case you missed the little background blurb I shared, here’s more about her:

She’s also a biologist, anthropologist, herbalist, and wilderness survival instructor best known for her appearances on the History Channel’s TV show “Alone.” And she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2000. That’s when she utilized her scientific background and indigenous knowledge to heal herself holistically. And then she launched her own health, wellness, and education platform.

That’s where I found her Medicinal Seed Kit to help you grow a natural pharmacy in your own backyard.

And she shared some more information about the marshmallow plant. She said you can use it as a quick backyard remedy. Like this:

Pull out a few marshmallow roots, wash off the dirt, and add them to a glass jar or cup. Cover with ice-cold water and let the mucilage extract for a few hours. Drink for a soothing and restorative effect all along your digestive tract, from mouth to colon.

And if you like butterflies, check this out. She said…

Painted lady butterflies are attracted to it, and native pollinators cover its blossoms all summer long.

And then there are these benefits:

• Cold Root Infusion for Heartburn and Reflux,
• Stomach Tea,
• Marshmallow Poultice for Skin Repair,
• Decoction for Stubborn Coughs,
• Throat Syrup,
• Marshmallow Salve

I wish I had my own backyard, and the physical dexterity to get a garden going right now. Because we’re going through a rainy time. And I bet the plants would flourish in the current conditions.

If you have some space in your backyard or front yard, and you would like to wean yourself off some of the western medicine options, get yourself the Medicinal Seed Kit. I think the price is agreeable with just about anybody’s budget. And if you’re into natural alternatives from God’s green earth, here you go.

Stay tuned,