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Althaea officinalis, the marsh mallow [2] or marshmallow, [3] is a species of flowering plant indigenous to Europe, Western Asia and North Africa, which is used in herbalism and as an ornamental plant.
The traditional marshmallow recipe uses powdered marshmallow root, but most commercially manufactured marshmallows instead use gelatin in their manufacture. Vegans and vegetarians avoid gelatin, but there are versions that use a substitute non-animal gelling agent such as agar . [ 29 ]
The root has been used since Egyptian antiquity in a honey-sweetened confection useful in the treatment of sore throat. [better source needed] [4] The root's emulsifying property is used for cleaning Persian carpets in the Middle East. It is regarded as the best method to preserve the vibrancy of vegetable dyes used in coloring the carpet's wool.
If stress or some sort of upheaval is at the root of your cat’s depression, a calming aid may also help. Pheromone diffusers and sprays can be highly effective at altering a cat’s mood.
It's true that cats find the most unusual ways to enter our lives. One particularly unique case is that of Marmy—short for Orange Marmalade—an orange cat who simply started appearing near this ...
M. parviflora has a decumbent or erect habit, growing up to 50–80 cm in height. [5] [7] The broad leaves have 5–7 shallow lobes and are 8–10 cm in diameter. [5]The lobe edges are round-toothed, with varying hairiness. [7]
Cats are "obligate carnivores," meaning in order to stay healthy a cat's diet is primarily protein, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Eggs are a great ...
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae) is a perennial flowering plant native to Eurasia. It produces a catnip-like response in cats.. Crude extract of valerian root may have sedative and anxiolytic effects, and is commonly sold in dietary supplement capsules to promote sleep, but clinical evidence that it is effective for this purpose is weak or inconclusive.