Marshmallow Leaf

🌿 Marshmallow Leaf - 5g

Scientific Name: Althaea officinalis
Also Known As: White Mallow Leaf, Sweet Weed, Common Marshmallow

Description

The velvety leaves of the Marshmallow plant are a balm to body and spirit alike. Silvery-green and soft to the touch, they reflect the plant’s gentle, lunar nature — moistening, cooling, and protecting wherever there is irritation or imbalance. Where the root works deeply, the leaf soothes lightly, like a comforting breath of calm.

Magical Properties

Marshmallow Leaf is a herb of softness, love, and psychic protection. It wraps the aura in a gentle shield, keeping out harsh energy while maintaining openness and empathy. In spiritual practice, it can help calm emotional turbulence and create sacred space for healing or communication with benevolent spirits.

• Element: Water

• Planetary Correspondence: Venus & Moon

• Deities: Aphrodite, Isis, Kuan Yin, Brigid

• Uses:

  • Burn or add to incense for emotional balance and energetic protection.

  • Add to dream pillows or baths to invite gentle dreams and peace of mind.

  • Use in love and healing spells for soft reconciliation and emotional renewal.

  • Carry as a charm to maintain inner calm and shield from negativity.

Medicinal Properties

Marshmallow Leaf offers many of the same demulcent properties as the root, though in a lighter form. It is particularly soothing to the respiratory system and skin.

• Actions: Demulcent, emollient, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, soothing.

• Common Uses:

  • Supports relief from dry coughs, sore throats, and bronchial irritation.

  • Eases inflammation of the urinary and digestive tracts.

  • Used externally as a poultice for skin irritations, rashes, and burns.

  • Provides a gentle cooling and moistening effect in dry, irritated conditions.

• Energetics: Cooling, moistening, nurturing, balancing.

(Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner before internal use.)