Store bought #marshmallows are packed full of high fructose corn syrup and free from any health benefits. • But when made at home, marshmallows can literally be #medicinal, and a perfect nourishing treat with the gut healing benefits. • Marshmallow root can soothe a sore throat and dry cough. This root contains mucilage, which coats the throat and esophagus, reducing irritation. • Marshmallow root can also help with bladder infections by reducing inflammation and irritation. • Marshmallow root can also help with digestion issues like constipation, heartburn, diarrhea, and intestinal acid. • Because Marshmallow root is also an antioxidant- it can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. • Wow- it’s amazing how far we’ve drifted from these at home- to those on the store shelf. • Not only do these marshmallows taste delicious, but they are made with gelatin. • Gelatin is a great source of glycine, proline, and glutamic acid, which converts to glutamine in the body. • These days we don’t get a ton of these amino acids in our diet due to our focus more on muscle meats. • I’m always looking for ways to get gelatin into my diet, usually by way of homemade bone broth, homemade fruit juice gummies, and these yummy marshmallows. • Glutamine is especially important for those dealing with leaky gut. • And then combining this gelatin with marshmallow root and other ingredients like raw honey and black shilajit…you’ve got yourself a tasty treat packed with all sorts of healing benefits that start on the inside of your body, and then shine bright out through your skin! • These homemade marshmallows are perfect for roasting around the campfire or adding to hot chocolate. • However, my very favorite way to enjoy them is added to my morning mushroom tea (or coffee!). • They really do just add a little something special to the start of your day! • To make these marshmallows, you only need a few ingredients. • Water, gelatin, marshmallow root, sweetener of choice, and a mixer. A stand or hand held mixer is required to add air into the marshmallows to make them pillowy. • Read below for the pinned herbalist notes and instructions on how to make these!