Marshmallow comprise about 60 species of flowering plants  in the genus Alcea in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to southwest and central Asia. They are biennial or short-lived perennial plants growing to 3.5 m tall, with broad, rounded,palmately lobed leaves and numerous flowers, pink or yellow in the wild species, on the erect central stem. IdoBio is processed into Marshmallow Root Extract Powder with different proportions and contents through plant extraction process.

Functions of Marshmallow Root Extract    

1. Aiding the body in removing excess fluids, also it helps sooth mucus membranes due to hacking dry coughs or chest colds.

2. These properties also make it popular as a source of relief from sore throat.

3. Marshmallow is a natural source of many vitamins and minerals including B complex vitamins, calcium, sodium, iron, vitamin A and zinc

4. Marshmallow are also used as filler in pills, acting as a gelling agent.