A soothing and versatile powder

Thanks to its rich mucilage content, this powder forms a soft gel upon contact with water. It is often used in functional blends, soothing capsules, or natural treatments for the throat, mouth, or intestines.

Description

Fine blue-violet to purplish powder, sweet plant odor, slightly floral and mucilaginous taste in the mouth.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Mallow, wild mallow
• Latin name: Malva sylvestris
• Family: Malvaceae
• Part used: Flower
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Europe, temperate zones
• English name: Mallow flower powder
• German name: Malvenblütenpulver
• Name in Spanish: Malva flower powder
• Name in Italian: Polvere di fiore di malva
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق زهور الخبيزة

Main virtues

Softening, emollient, calming, gentle anti-inflammatory, protective of the mucous membranes.

Main constituents

Mucilages, anthocyanins, flavonoids, light tannins, plant pigments, organic acids.

Traditional use and dosage

• Capsules: 250 to 400 mg, 1 to 3 times per day depending on the intended use.
• Instant infusion: 1/2 teaspoon in 200 ml of hot water, leave to swell for 5 minutes, filter if necessary.
• Poultices: Mixed with clay or aloe vera gel to soothe irritated skin.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Very well tolerated plant, suitable for children and the elderly.
• Avoid simultaneous intake with fast-acting drugs: mucilages can delay their absorption.

History and use

Recognized since Antiquity for its softening properties, powdered mallow is today prized for its effectiveness and ease of use in modern preparations, while retaining the gentleness of traditional remedies.

Miscellaneous information

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

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Works on gentle herbal medicine
• Traditional respiratory and digestive herbalism

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