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Mallow Flowers

Technical Name : Malua alcea
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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. Mallow flowers are used in many herbal preparations like herbal tea.
  2. They help to reduce itching, redness, swelling and soothe the skin.

Description

Mallow is basically a bushy perennial with stout stems. They are soft and green in color. The mallow flower colors can range from white to pink to shades of lavender and blue. They are axillary, cup-shaped, five-petaled, and the calyx tends to be around half the length of the flower petals. Mallow flower is a lovely flower that blooms in late summer and into fall. It is found throughout Western Europe, Asia, the US, Canada, and Australia.

Health benefits

  • Mallow flower are very useful in cases of constipation, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and colitis.(1)
  • They contain a mucus-like substance that protects and soothes the throat and mouth.(2)

Note

Excess consumption of it may cause allergic reactions with symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort.(3)

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