Welcome to Herb Camp 2020! In this second of three weeks of herb camp, the theme is “What do you have in your hand?” What do you have that is growing around you, that you need to heal or to inspire? In today’s Herb Camp Challenge its time to gather around the campfire, toasting marshmallows and enjoying the firelight.
First you’ll need some herbal mosquito repellent though, to keep the bug bites at away. Grab the recipe here. Once you are feeling comfortable, pick a stump and let’s sing some campfire songs, roast some marshmallows and make s’mores till we get tired slowly wander off to our tents.
And in case you want to make herbal marshmallows take a look through this ebook, created just for summer campers.
Homemade marshmallows contain healthy amounts of collagen, needed for bones, nails, and supporting tissue. When made with herbs they can also offer other therapeutic or nutritional benefits, like cinnamon and ginger for digestion, rose to ease anxiety and tension, chamomile and lemon balm for easier sleep.
Once you are familiar with the technique for homemade marshmallows you can use this as the basis for your own creativity. Marshmallows make a superb way to get herbs into family members who might otherwise shy away from herbal remedies.
Traditionally marshmallows were used to soothe a sore throat, calm a cough, and ease an upset stomach. When made with marshmallow root the mucilage would soothe and cool, hot, inflamed mucous membranes.
Homemade marshmallows roast well over an open flame like a candle or burner, but they are weak and melt easily when fresh, so don’t roast them over an open firepit. You might lose your marshmallow as the delicate candies melt in the heat.
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Your Challenge Assignment:
Share a photo of your finished herbal marshmallows in the Facebook group here or link your photo from a photo sharing site in the comments below.
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I also use marshmellow in some of my teas for to help sooth colds and coughs.
I like all ingredients of smores but not the flavor combo. I’m avoiding sugar right now, so I won;t be making this recipe at the moment.
I use marshmallow for bladder irritation.
I will have to purchase some items.. the Bovine Gelatin you recommended will be available in July.
It will be a good one to use to make elderberry gummy bears.