What does it help with
- Stomach and intestinal lining inflammation
- Cough and inflammation of the larynx
- Oral inflammation
- Inflammation and wounds
Active compounds
Mucilage (up to 10 %), flavonoids, tannins, anthocyanins.
Mucilage forms a protective gel on mucous membranes — works as a natural antacid without side effects.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – September
Plant partsleaves a flowers
Dryingshade, 35 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaCompressGarglingBath
Pro tip: Steep mallow in cold water (cold macerate) — preserves more mucilaginous substances than hot water.
Recipes
1 Cold macerate ▾
2 tablespoons dried mallow pour over 250 ml cold water. Leave 4 hours. Strain. Drink 3× a day.
2 Mallow gargle ▾
Strong cold macerate (3 tablespoons/250 ml) use as a mouthwash 4× a day.
3 Tea for stomach ▾
1 teaspoon dried mallow pour over 250 ml water (not boiling, just hot). Steep 10 minutes.
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