The sweet treats you know and love aren't the only marshmallows in town.Fact checked by Jillian DaraEver wonder where marshmallows get their name? It turns out they're indebted to a flower that grows ...

The marsh mallow plant, or Althaea officinalis, is a hardy perennial, the roots of which were famously used for flavoring ...

Here’s the deal. A store-bought marshmallow won’t fit the bill, unfortunately, because it’s not made with the key ingredient for relieving a cough: marshmallow root extract, or Althaea officinalis, an ...