Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tea as a wash
Mallow
(Malva sylvestris, M. parviflora; M. spp.)
Also know as Common mallow
Botanical Information
A wild plant with stalked kidney-shaped, scalloped leaves in the Mallow family with prominent veins underneath and small pink and white flowers.
Working with Mallow
Part(s) Used
Herb
Herb Forms
Bulk herb.
A poultice of mallow leaves is applied externally for boils, abscesses, and inflammation. As a decoction, it is taken for laryngitis, bladder infections, and respiratory ailments. The greens are excellent steamed or stir-fried (try them with sesame oil and garlic) as a green vegetable before they are in the fruiting stage.
Traditionally a poultice of the fresh leaves was applied to bites and stings.
Mallow has a taste of SWEET and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
None noted.
Conditions treated with Mallow
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
soothing demulcent
Application
tea
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
fresh leaves externally
Condition
Treatment Support
demulcent
Application
tea
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