A versatile softening plant

Mallow is one of the gentlest and most accessible medicinal plants. It can be used with children or sensitive individuals, and is a great ingredient in calming, digestive, and respiratory herbal teas.

Description

Light green to gray-green leaves, slightly wrinkled, roughly cut, soft and supple texture, discreet plant odor.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Mallow, wild mallow
• Latin name: Malva sylvestris
• Family: Malvaceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Europe, temperate zones
• English name: Mallow leaf
• Name in German: Malvenblatt
• Name in Spanish: Malva leaf
• Name in Italian: Foglia di malva
• Name in Arabic: أوراق الخبيزة

Main virtues

Emollient, softening, calming, mildly laxative, useful in cases of dry cough, cold, colitis or intestinal irritation.

Main constituents

Mucilages (up to 10%), tannins, flavonoids, traces of essential oils, mineral salts.

Traditional use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 tablespoon of leaves for 250 ml of simmering water, infuse for 10 minutes. 2 to 3 cups per day.
• External use: Concentrated infusion for eye baths, gargles or soothing compresses.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Plant well tolerated, including by children and the elderly.
• Avoid prolonged uninterrupted use.

History and use

Mallow was already used in ancient Rome to soothe stomach aches and inflammation. Its folk use has been passed down through the centuries as a gentle and effective home remedy, both internally and externally.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: away from air, humidity and light.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Traditional European Pharmacopoeia
• Family herbalism books

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