- What are the benefits
- What is the mallow for
- How to make mallow tea
- Possible side effects and contraindications
Mallow is a medicinal plant, also known as hollyhock, hollyhock, hollyhock, hollyhock, hollyhock or fragrant rose, widely used to treat infections. Its scientific name is Malva sylvestris and can be purchased at health food stores, handling pharmacies and at some open markets and markets.
Mauve tea can be taken and is excellent for fighting constipation, releasing phlegm and fighting sore throat. Another way to take advantage of the properties of mallow flowers is by making a poultice with the crushed leaves and flowers, which can be applied to insect bites and wounds, because it has a healing action.
What are the benefits
Malva has numerous health benefits, being great for relieving irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx, ulcers in the mouth and pharynx, inflammation of the airways and irritating and dry cough. In addition, this plant is also known to help treat gastritis if taken in the form of tea.
Its topical use is also used to treat insect bites, inflammatory eczemas and wounds with or without pus production.
The properties of mallow include its laxative, diuretic, emollient and expectorant action.
What is the mallow for
Malva can be ingested in the form of tea, for the treatment of infections, constipation, thrush, bronchitis, phlegm, sore throat, hoarseness, pharyngitis, gastritis, eye irritation, bad breath, cough and ulcer or in poultice with crushed leaves and flowers to treat insect bites, wounds, abscesses or boils.
How to make mallow tea
The parts of the mallow used for medicinal purposes are its leaves and flowers for teas or infusions.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of dried Malva leaves; 1 cup of boiling water.
Method of preparation
To prepare the tea, simply place 2 tablespoons of dried mallow leaves in a cup of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes and strain. This tea can be drunk about 3 times a day.
Possible side effects and contraindications
The main side effect of mallow is intoxication, when used in large doses. In addition, mallow tea is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. See other teas that should not be taken during pregnancy.
Malva can also compromise the absorption of other medications that contain mucilages and, therefore, there should be an interval of at least 1 hour between ingesting Malva tea and taking other medications.
