What is the Chinese name for marshmallow root? A Traditional Chinese Medicine breakdown
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Did you know that the classic marshmallow confectionery was originally made from the root of the marshmallow plant? This medicinal herb, scientifically known as *Althaea officinalis*, is also a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where its Chinese name for marshmallow root is known as Yao Shu Kui (藥蜀葵).
