Many people with Interstitial Cystitis take Marshmallow Root.
Marshmallow Root is a key supplement in an effective IC relief protocol! The cost is affordable; however, you need to know a few things. You must obtain dry Marshmallow Root (in bulk). Mountain Rose Herbs is an online option. According to many people, capsules or supplements with marshmallow, they will be a waste of your time and money. You need the true bulk plain herb.
Marshmallow Root has an affinity for the bladder. It is mucilaginous meaning it produces a slimy beneficial and protective coating for your tissues, especially the bladder. It has been used to heal IC. It also does not give a herxheimer reaction that many herbs can give because most of them have some sort of antimicrobial properties. This herb is also used by people diagnosed with Lyme Disease with no problems with die off. Drinking a lot of water is very important.
Marshmallow Root cold water infusion is the preferable method used to prepare this supplement. You can also make a tea if you are in a hurry. The cold water infusion is superior for Marshmallow Root because it pulls the mucilage more than the starch with cold water. The tea pulls more starch, which is not necessarily bad, but the less starch/sugars the better when dealing with Interstitial Cystitis, Lyme Disease and yeast overgrowth.
Marshmallow Root Cold Water Infusion Recipe:
- 32 0z glass mason jar
- 1 cup of marshmallow root
- Fill jar to rim with room temperature purified water
- Leave steeping for 4-10 hours
- Strain
- Refrigerate in glass jar
- Drink as needed
Begin drinking 1- 4 glasses of marshmallow infusion daily for 2 weeks or until you are pain free. Once you have established it’s presence in your system you can go down to about 1 glass a day, for a time. Then use as needed when you feel a flare coming on, or one cup daily for 6 months for long term healing of the bladder lining.
For some, this herb works nearly instantly, relieves the pain in the bladder lining; however, some people need to use this supplement for a few weeks before noticing the benefits.
Below are 2 testimonies about Marshmallow Root and it’s effectiveness in treating Interstitial Cystitis.
Well this is super interesting! I’ve never heard of marshmallow root! I’m glad to see that this seems to be helping people with the IC condition too! That’s amazing!
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Thanks for visiting my blog. I am giving Marshmello tea a try. I hope this helps me as well.
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Also you can take with MR chondroitin sulfate and bee propolis, all three together, a really interesting trio.
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I passed your blog along to someone who has this condition. Thank you for providing a platform that gives hope to others.
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Thank you! This disease is awful. I keep hoping one day that doctors will be able to effectively treat this disease. A support system is crucial.
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Your blog makes me wonder about a friend who might have IC. I will refer him to your blog! I love your illustrations 🙂
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Thanks. Yes, please let your friend know about my blog. I can try and answer any questions he or she might have.
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I have been using marshmallow root per your blog and others and I have noticed immediate relief when drinking four cups a day! It can be a bit messy however as 32oz mason jar seems to be small for 1 cup of the root. It ends up floating to the top and it all spills out when trying to pour it. I will buy some more mason jars to compensate for this. The dried freeze Aloe Vera also has helped, but the marshmallow root infusion has definitely removed the pain when I drink it. I bought the capsules recently and will try them even though you mention they do not work as well.
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Wow! Great to hear some feedback. I am in a flare up right now. It is so challenging to manage this disease. Thank you for visiting my blog!
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You are welcome! Your blog has been quite informative and has helped me on my journey to feeling better. I hope you start to feel better soon and get the condition under control. I hate this so much.
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I only have marshmallow capsules atm, will these give any relief from burning and stinging im experiencing shortly after emptying the bladder in the urethra , urine sample showed no infection, im a 69 year old women
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Susan – I think the short answer is “yes”; however, it may take longer than consuming the marshmallow root tea. Please let me know how it works for you! Stay in touch.
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Hi, I was just diagnosed with IC but have been dealing with the horrible pain and constant visits to the bathroom with minimal sleep for about 1 1/2 years. My heart goes out to everyone with this disease. So I was wondering if the marshmallow root supplements don’t work as well as the actual root, how does the marshmallow powder compare to the dried root? Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
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I tried both and I think the actual root tea works best but try both so you might find which one helps you the most. Yes, it is a challenging disease. I hope you find a great doctor that is dedicated to helping you.
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