01/21/2024
What all-natural substance can prevent stomach ulcers馃敟, improve stool consistency馃挬, decrease inflammation鈿★笍 and even act as a topical antibiotic against certain bacteria while speeding wound healing?馃┕
Marshmallow root! 馃尡
Not to be confused with marshmallows - although those were once made with the help of this wonder-herb, because of its high mucilage content that helped provide structure to the puffs - marshmallow ROOT is a botanical that has been used for millennia to calm irritated GI tracts.
Those mucilage polysaccharides in marshmallow root combine with water to form a jelly-like substance that coats and soothes the stomach as well as helps to firm up loose stools for those occasional bouts of GI upset. For many dogs and cats, this can be a good alternative to slippery elm powder, when sustainable sourcing is hard to find.馃尦馃寧
But the powers of marshmallow root don鈥檛 stop there! A study in animal models found that marshmallow root applied topically was effective against Staphylococcus aureus馃, a common bacterium found on the skin. At the same time, the herb sped up the process of wound healing.
馃憠In Forever Dog LIFE we give you inspiration to concoct more teas to support and delight your beloveds - including our Tummy Tea, which includes marshmallow root and other herbs in its stellar lineup.馃嵉 In addition try our Low-Fat Turkey Bites, a special treat for pets with sensitive stomachs.
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BASIC MARSHMALLOW ROOT TEA DIRECTIONS:
路 Place dried marshmallow root or powder in a jar or tea strainer
路 Add cold or room temperature broth or water.
路 Stir well
路 Cover and let steep at room temperature for 4 hours, ideally overnight
路 Strain through a fine mesh strainer or remove tea strainer
路 Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
路 Use within 48 hours
Feeding Amount: 1/8-1/4 cup per 10 lbs, divided 2-3 times daily
馃摎Rezaei M, Dadgar Z, Noori-Zadeh A, Mesbah-Namin SA, Pakzad I, Davodian E. Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the Althaea officinalis L. leaf extract and its wound healing potency in the rat model of excision wound creation. Avicenna J Phytomed. 2015 Mar-Apr;5(2):105-12.
