Organic Marshmallow Root Tea

[shelmybell]

Note from ICNDonna: Marshmallow root is a diuretic; if you are taking any other diuretic medications, you should not try this one. And be sure to talk with your doctor before drinking it even if you aren't on other medications.

This is an ABSOLUTE MUST for anyone with IC or chronic pelvic pain.

Marshmallow root has been called the “aloe vera for internal organs.” It is very soothing and healing to all mucous membranes due to its high mucilage content.
Made into a tea, Organic Marshmallow Root Tea is excellent for soothing and nourishing the lining of the bladder, kidneys and entire urinary tract.

I simply add a teaspoon of cinnamon, a squeeze of honey, fill your cup with hot water and stir.

(NOTE: Let water cool and steep for at least 10 min to get all the nutrients to help bladder before drinking)

The aroma of the tea bag itself doesn't seem very aromatic but the flavor is deceiving. The tea is very soothing.
I personally only have a cup a day as oppose to the instructions on box but feel free to experiment for what may work for you.

Please give it a try.

[Tura]

Where d you buy your marshmallow root tea? thanks Tura

[readingmom]

If you haven't found any, I think you should be able to go to a natural food store to get it. I know that the store I go to has a bulk section where they have it in big glass jars. You would have to get a thingy(I don't know what they are called) to put the leaves in and then just steep it in some hot water.

[kadi]

Marshmallow root can be a diuretic, causing more frequent urination. Just something to keep in mind if you want to try this...

[123456]

Good grief! More urination? I don't need that for sure!

[bluetou]

I have used marshmellow root tea with great success. It helps coat the bladder and soothe it. I have a book buy a great author who talks of IC and her journey and how she healed and she introduced me to trying IC.

KEEP in mind it is a mild diuretic. I only DRINK ONE CUP a day, and it does not bother me.

IN THE PAST I did drink three and I found it to be too much, I peed a bit more that day. BUT one or two cups do not bother me at all. It helped my ic tremendously.

We are all different moderation is the key....what works for one, may not work for another.

Peace
Blue
:pray:

[CherryBlue]

I've been using Marshmallow root tea for around 6-8 weeks now and have found it really helps with pain...but I do have a warning. After using it with good results for a couple of weeks I started leaving the root to steep longer - thinking that tea with more marshmallow in it would help even better, but it actually seemed to stop working and the pain just hung around. One day I let it steep until it was quite dark and tasted strong - big mistake - it sent my bladder into a really bad spasm.

Shortly after that I read the book I think is being mentioned in this thread and realised that weaker is better - it shouldn't really taste of anything and should be very pale yellow. I just dunk the tea strainer a few times. As soon as I got the hang of this it started helping again.

It does increase frequency so I tend only to drink several cups a day if I need pain relief, otherwise one cup a day is ok, it has been a big help in calming down my bladder pain.

Hope this helps

[fmcbride]

Please tell us the name and author of the book this is mentioned in.

[bluetou]

if you will notice my entire post was edited....half of what I said was taken out....have no clue why!? I was only giving my personal opinion of how a "BOOK" helped heal me....the BOOK is actually from an author who actually SUFFER with IC, and talks of her pain and healing and her personal ordeals (ups and downs) and personal pains....but also talks of her personal healing and how she goes about healing and what she does...etc...

I am sorry, but it does frustrate me when I see posts edited....I was only providing information on someone who does have IC....and they wrote their story....how come this can not be shared...!

anyway...I will send you a PM later today with all the info.....

Peace
Blue
:pray:


Please tell us the name and author of the book this is mentioned in.

[readingmom]

Can you pm me too with that info??

Thanks so much

Christie

[CherryBlue]

Having read Blue's description it is definitely the same book that I have read....and I too found it really helpful because it was written by someone who has actually been through the whole IC thing and got through it. The tip about marshmallow root was a huge thing for me, as were her ideas about what IC actually is. I was really down when I read it and it made me realise I could get through that tough patch.

[ICNDonna]

The IC Network recommends books written by medical professionals, such as the IC Survival Guide by Robert Moldwin or Ending Female Pain by Isa Herrerra PT. The book mentioned in this posting represents one patients opinion and is not, that we are aware of, supported by any IC research studies.

Donna

[bluetou]

Sometimes the most helpful information and most useful information comes from a regular person and not a doctor or a professional in the medical field. I know I do not have a degree in medicine but I do know that my mind is more sharp and more educated on IC then my own doctor. We have all learned this through our own personal journey within the medical system. (having our doctors tell us one thing only for it to be another....etc. I do believe the more educated we are on IC whether it is from a book written by a professional doctor or an everyday person who suffered from this disease expressing their healing journey and what worked for them.... I believe all information should be available for us to read and become educated.

I am sure we can all relate to this.

Peace
Blue
:pray:


QUOTE=CherryBlue;524240]Having read Blue's description it is definitely the same book that I have read....and I too found it really helpful because it was written by someone who has actually been through the whole IC thing and got through it. The tip about marshmallow root was a huge thing for me, as were her ideas about what IC actually is. I was really down when I read it and it made me realise I could get through that tough patch.[/QUOTE]

[Angeles]

I agree with learning as much as we can about this condition, however, we all know that there's a lot of scam and misleading/wrong information out there that can be harmful.
When reading a non medical book or website, just use your best judment...
I have read a book by a regular person with great tips on preventing UTIs and it has helped me tremendously. I was UTI free for 3 1/2 yrs. She also had a few things in her book that didnt make sense, but I just took what I though it was useful and made sense on combination with my doctor's instructions.
Agree that many times doctors IC knowledge overall is sometimes more limited than a patient's...

[Landish]

I think everybody has the right to share their experiences. Personally I couldn’t find yet something that help me with my IC, chemical or natural but if other person was helped with a book, diet, marshmallow root, cystoproteck , elmiron or whatever I respect that.

I can agree or disagree, I can read and search side effects and get my personal opinion. I have read people who use Splenda or they eat grapes that is suppose to be not friendly for IC but if they can do that I respect it. Some people wrote about other brands of aloe vera and it was deleted. Personally for me didn’t work either one but is my decision which one I going to try and I know that aloe vera is a very good natural medicine even if it didn’t work for me.

It is very sad to see when somebody tries to share an experience with natural medicine and immediately the post is edited, deleted o closed. Yes natural medicine can have side effects but chemicals have a lot too and posts with antidepressant, painkillers that could be very dangerous are not deleted. I always search side effects before trying anything and then I make my decision.

If somebody can’t afford the expensive treatments and is trying natural medicine I think we have to respect their choice. If I read a book and I like it I can share my opinion because I don’t disrespect anybody and I don’t say that it is a cure for IC or that this site is recommending it, it just will be my opinion.

I think a Forum is like a reunion of people who has something in common, in this case IC, and we can share about different experiences, that’s why it’s called a Forum. I can chose what to try and what not.

I like to read different experiences, I have learned a lot reading other people and I would still like to do that.

[bluetou]

Amen!


i think everybody has the right to share their experiences. Personally i couldn’t find yet something that help me with my ic, chemical or natural but if other person was helped with a book, diet, marshmallow root, cystoproteck , elmiron or whatever i respect that.

I can agree or disagree, i can read and search side effects and get my personal opinion. I have read people who use splenda or they eat grapes that is suppose to be not friendly for ic but if they can do that i respect it. Some people wrote about other brands of aloe vera and it was deleted. Personally for me didn’t work either one but is my decision which one i going to try and i know that aloe vera is a very good natural medicine even if it didn’t work for me.

It is very sad to see when somebody tries to share an experience with natural medicine and immediately the post is edited, deleted o closed. Yes natural medicine can have side effects but chemicals have a lot too and posts with antidepressant, painkillers that could be very dangerous are not deleted. I always search side effects before trying anything and then i make my decision.

If somebody can’t afford the expensive treatments and is trying natural medicine i think we have to respect their choice. If i read a book and i like it i can share my opinion because i don’t disrespect anybody and i don’t say that it is a cure for ic or that this site is recommending it, it just will be my opinion.

I think a forum is like a reunion of people who has something in common, in this case ic, and we can share about different experiences, that’s why it’s called a forum. i can chose what to try and what not.

I like to read different experiences, i have learned a lot reading other people and i would still like to do that.

[bluetou]

AMEN!

Beautifully written!

Peace
Blue
:pray:



I think everybody has the right to share their experiences. Personally I couldn’t find yet something that help me with my IC, chemical or natural but if other person was helped with a book, diet, marshmallow root, cystoproteck , elmiron or whatever I respect that.

I can agree or disagree, I can read and search side effects and get my personal opinion. I have read people who use Splenda or they eat grapes that is suppose to be not friendly for IC but if they can do that I respect it. Some people wrote about other brands of aloe vera and it was deleted. Personally for me didn’t work either one but is my decision which one I going to try and I know that aloe vera is a very good natural medicine even if it didn’t work for me.

It is very sad to see when somebody tries to share an experience with natural medicine and immediately the post is edited, deleted o closed. Yes natural medicine can have side effects but chemicals have a lot too and posts with antidepressant, painkillers that could be very dangerous are not deleted. I always search side effects before trying anything and then I make my decision.

If somebody can’t afford the expensive treatments and is trying natural medicine I think we have to respect their choice. If I read a book and I like it I can share my opinion because I don’t disrespect anybody and I don’t say that it is a cure for IC or that this site is recommending it, it just will be my opinion.

I think a Forum is like a reunion of people who has something in common, in this case IC, and we can share about different experiences, that’s why it’s called a Forum. I can chose what to try and what not.

I like to read different experiences, I have learned a lot reading other people and I would still like to do that.

[icnmgrjill]

Hey folks! Wait a second. You've stumbled on ancient history on the ICN with this discussion string. When the "book" you mentioned came out, we were unable to promote it because it discouraged patients from talking with their doctors about trying medications. If I remember correctly, the quote in the book which made my attorneys have a FREAK OUT was something like "I really came into my own when I started self medicating.. I had no one telling me what to take, how much to take it, or how long... and I was getting better." (that's a paraphrase and not accurate word for word)

As you know, no medical book should EVER discourage a patient from consulting with their physicians about medications, nor should it encourage open experimentation with dosages.. and it is for that reason that we are UNABLE to promote discussions about this book on this forum.

Old old old news... and it's completely outside of my control.

Jill

[Angeles]

That makes sense Jill, thanks!

[readingmom]

I would never want to jepordize this site. With that being said, I think the best thing to do is just to talk privately with others who are interested in natural supplements, herbs, or whatever it may be.

I personally like treating myself. But I don't want to discourage others from seeing and discussing their treatment with their doctors.

[Love]

I had marshmallow root tea before with great success (I bought the herb in bulk at a health food store). I also had cornsilk but I found it more diuretic. Marshmallow root was very soothing and I want to try it again but since I have too much frequency right now I want to wait a little bit to try again. It is an awesome herb for IC because it is totally not acidic.

[icnmgrjill]

Now the book that I'm absolutely willing to promote and sell on teh ICN is the Women's Encyclopedia for Natural Medicine which is written by Dr. Tori Hudson. It's a wonderful resource, backed by research... embracing western and eastern medicine AND it has a great chapter on interstitial cystitis. This IS the book that I think anyone interested in natural medicine and natural treatments should read.

http://www.icnsales.com/holistic-alternative-therapies/

[purpleviolet]

Because of the way research is conducted and funded in this country, many good natural substances will never be researched. Therefore, sometimes we have to rely on herbal traditions and those willing to try them. I would like it if so many "old" things could be researched, but they just won't be. Even with all the research on drugs, just look at how many people have died from them and how many drugs have been recalled. Taking anything is a bit of gamble. There is no way around it. I just looked again at the thread this is under. So sorry, this is supposed to be about hot beverages! I've never found anything that replaces green or black tea for me. I just drink it very weak. It bothers many people, I know.

Herbally, Linden tea is OK for me. Thanks for recipes people have contributed.
PV

[Landish]

I've never found anything that replaces green or black tea for me.

Hi purpleviolet,

I love black tea and before this disease I use to drink it a lot. All my relatives have drunk black tea all their live, it’s a tradition. Now, as I am not normal anymore I have tried to find a substitute and I found Raspberry leaf tea. For me it is the closest type of flavor to the black tea and also it supports the female system. I think it's a good option.

Good luck!

[Emma1020]

Hello.

I went to see the urologist today for n emergency visit. I hae been in a "flare" since January 24th 2010, non stop. Today he told me that I have to stop earching for the cause of IC and focus my energy on the treatment. I am having allot of trouble accepting this. So as a treatment he has scheduled e for 8 weeks consecutive for a rimso Treatment....have any of you ever ha this, and what is it like. I am seriously considering not going and just sticking o trying out Elmiron for six months, help? Suggestions?

[ICNDonna]

For Emma: Rimso is DMSO. It helps some of us, but isn't used as much as other instillations.

Donna

[readingmom]

Emma,

I have done a series of the Rimso treatments. It really helped me. I would definitely do it again if I felt I needed to.

If you want to try somethings natural, I have done barley and wheat grass juice with a lot of success. Either one works for me. I haven't had to do the Rimso treatments since I started doing more natural supplements. I'm not saying that you should quit your meds, just recalling my experience.:smile tee

Christie

[Emma1020]

Thanks for the reply. I have been thinking about it all da long, I am not sure I want to go trough wth it on Monday morning. Mainly due to the fact that I do not feel that I have tried all other routes first such as, diet changes ( I still drink 2 cups of coffee per day) I had no idea that could be inreasing my pain until reading up on it today. feel that I should try diet and, I have been prescribed Elavil by my Rheumatolgist but never took it because I thought it ws for depression.....Not that I think I am too far away from that stage right now.
I will keep educating myself. Thank you so much for the links. I apreciate all the support.
I want to keep strong for my kids, and this is a great way to help me not feel so darnalone in this.