Who Knew?
By Susan
@HazySue (39265)
Gouverneur, New York
April 13, 2017 10:15am CST
The other day a friend of mine made a surprise claim about marshmallows being good to treat coughs and colds. The skeptic in me reared it's ugly little head and had me rushing to the inter to check out this claim.
Well, what do you know? I found many different sites claims just that. It turns out that using marshmallows to help cure sore throats, coughs and colds date back to ancient times. It all began with the Egyptians using the root of the marshmallow plant.
There are people today that believe that it is better for you than over the counter or prescription drugs, cheaper to use, easier to get, and have no side effects.
I saw a few different people stating that it really works. I am still a little skeptic but you know what? I think the next time I have a sore throat, cough, or cold I just might try it. What have I got to lose?
Do you think you would try this remedy?
With Easter just around the corner it could be the perfect time to try it. Everywhere you go they have marshmallow peeps and bunnies displayed. It might be worth a try.
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@rebelann (117220)
• El Paso, Texas
13 Apr 17
If I find any I will @HazySue but so far all I've come across are typical candy marshmallows which probably is not what would be good for someone to consume. All those additives when they are processed can be more harmful that helpful.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
13 Apr 17
I would definitely try it. My cough and sore throat seem to be gone now but if I had seen this a few days ago I definitely would have given it a try.
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@Marilynda1225 (91068)
• United States
13 Apr 17
I thought of you the minute I read this but glad you're feeling better 
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
13 Apr 17
@Marilynda1225 Thanks but I will keep it in mind. My fiance is still sick so I will suggest this to him when I see him after work.
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@LadyDuck (502391)
• Italy
13 Apr 17
Well, the Althaea officinalis (Marsh Mallow plant) is a medicinal plant that nothing have to do with the modern marshmallows that are made with sugar and cornstarch. Seen the ingredients I really doubt they can be good fore a sore throat, may be for a cough, due to the high content of sugar.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
14 Apr 17
I may just try it out thanks for the tip.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
13 Apr 17
Marshmallow the herb and marshmallow the candy are not the same thing.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
13 Apr 17
@HazySue sometimes it is just the power of suggestion. I can't think of how the sugar sweet marshmallow candy would do much other than stimulate saliva, which might help a sore throat, but not a cough.
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
14 Apr 17
@Morleyhunt You are probably right. It's like the placebos or sugar pills that seem to work wonders with some. Mind over matter, for sure.
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@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
13 Apr 17
I think I'll look that up! If it works it might be a lot better than spending $100 on a doctor's office call can who knows how much on prescriptions. I rarely get sick but when I do I try to avoid the doctor because I don't have insurance. Everything is so expensive but marshmallows are still cheap. 
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
13 Apr 17
it's the first time i've heard of it. hopefully, you'll remember and have marshmallows on hand when you finally get a sore throat, cough or cold! i might not since it's not something we always have. i now tend to put sliced ginger in hot water and sip it.
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@Marilynda1225 (91068)
• United States
13 Apr 17
I love Peeps so this gives me a good excuse to each them. I don't have a cough or cold but maybe it will keep me from getting one?
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@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
13 Apr 17
I would definitely try on my Cold and Caugh. I need it.
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