Saturday 10:30 – 12:00
Discover the fascinating world of Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) a beautiful perennial herb with a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. In this class, we’ll explore how to grow marshmallow, when and how to harvest its roots, and why this mucilaginous herb requires special preparation methods.
Learn about marshmallow’s traditional uses, medicinal constituents, and the different ways the root can be prepared, including teas, decoctions, glycerites, and other herbal preparations.
Everyone will take home their own marshmallow plant to grow in their herb garden and continue exploring this wonderful medicinal herb at home.