What is Resha Khatmi Jadd (Marshmallow Roots): 

The Resha Khatmi, also known as, Marshmallow Root is a perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows to about 20 inches (50 cm) tall and has small white flowers followed by purple berries that are edible when ripe. The marshmallow root is also known as Althaea officinalis. The roots are harvested in the autumn and dried for use as medicine or food.

Uses:
The modern marshmallow candy is made from corn syrup, dextrose, gelatine, and egg albumen. A mixture of these ingredients is heated to around 240 °F (115 °C), whipped to twice or three times its original volume, and flavoured.

Other Names: Khitmee, Marshmallow, Sweet Weed, Mallards, Mortification Root, Wymotes, Guimauve, Eibisch, Heilwurz, Ibischwurz, Sammetpappel, Khatmi, Althaea officinalis Linn, Khatmi, Tukhme Khatmi, Raisha Khatmi (Roots),, Gulkairo, Khatmi , Tukhme Khatmi

Finished marshmallow ranges in consistency from chewy to semiliquid. The firmer candy is shaped into the traditional bite-sized “pillows” dusted with rice flour or powdered sugar before packaging; these are sometimes used as a garnish in cooking and are popularly toasted on sticks over an open fire or added to hot chocolate beverages.

Benefits:

Did you know that the marshmallow plant is one of the most versatile medicinal plants in the world?  Marshmallow root is a plant that comes from the marshmallow plant It's used to treat coughs and colds, as well as inflammation.

The high mucilaginous content of marshmallow root may make it a useful remedy for treating coughs and colds. A small study from 2005 found that an herbal cough syrup containing marshmallow root was effective in relieving coughs due to colds, bronchitis, or respiratory tract diseases with formation of mucus. The active ingredient of the syrup was dry ivy leaf extract. It also contained thyme and aniseed.