Re: althea officinalis[marshmallow]

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Rica wrote:

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> http://www.artemisherbs.co.uk/info/althea_officinalis_fol.html

> www.shamanshop.net/store/prodpage5.cfm/CategoryID/15500.0/SubCatID/37

> 80.0/pstart/201/file.htm

> http://www.naturalopinion.com/nmp/nmp5/Althea.htm

> http://www.naturalopinion.com/nmp/nmp5/Althea.htm

> http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2128005.html

>

> I found out more things about althea officinalis[marshmallow]

> it is taken for several ailments.it is similar to slippery elm as it

> is mucinogelous [spelling?]and soothes throts, digestive and

> urinary tracts..etc

>

> there are several different flower shapes,sizes, and colors!!and

> slightly different leaves for this plant,[yes I guess it comes in

> many species!!] and I believe it may also grow well outside wetlands

> or swamps....and I have one kind in my yard.the seeds come up

> everywhere, but if it is purchased ,it is $6.one of the above

> websites has bulk herbs for sale. I want to make my own version

> of " Burts Bees marshmallow facial creme " .It is as good or better to

> lighten sunspots as shea butter creme.

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Wonderful herb. Truly wonderful. Also, if you happen to have the common

mallow growing in your neck of the woods (the one with the little wheel

shaped green seed) the seeds are very high in organic calcium and make a

great addition to any salad. They really are good. They also go pretty

darn good in a stir fry too. ;-)

--

Peace, love and light,

Don Quai

" Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal

and wakes in man. "

[Guest guest]

Don wrote:

> if you happen to have the common mallow growing in your neck of the woods

(the one with the little wheel shaped green seed) the seeds are very high in

organic calcium and make a great addition to any salad. They really are

good. They also go pretty darn good in a stir fry too. ;-)

Oooooo, thank's for the tip :-) Once mallow gets established it produces a

ton of seeds. Are they best eaten green or should we wait until they

mature?

and the K9's

[Guest guest]

Pugh wrote:

> Don wrote:

>

> > if you happen to have the common mallow growing in your neck of the

> woods

> (the one with the little wheel shaped green seed) the seeds are very

> high in

> organic calcium and make a great addition to any salad. They really are

> good. They also go pretty darn good in a stir fry too. ;-)

>

> Oooooo, thank's for the tip :-) Once mallow gets established it

> produces a

> ton of seeds. Are they best eaten green or should we wait until they

> mature?

>

> and the K9's

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Get 'em whilst they are green. Otherwise they turn a yellowish brownish

color and dry out.

--

Peace, love and light,

Don Quai

" Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal

and wakes in man. "