As we kick off our Officinalis series, I want to introduce you to Althaea officinalis, otherwise known as marshmallow. My goal for this podcast is to explore the history, essence and spirit of a plant rather than just having you memorize medicinal terms. It’s only when we get to know a plant on these intimate levels that we can know how to work with all its layers whether it be in the garden or the apothecary.
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Much love,
Val
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Gentle hands of Marshmallow