Respiratory
Mallow
Malva sylvestris
- Part used
- Flowers and leaves
- Botanical family
- Malvaceae
Mallow's violet flowers are extremely rich in mucilages — substances that form a soft gel on contact with water, coating and protecting irritated mucosa: throat, bronchi and gut alike. The gentle remedy for the dry cough that keeps you awake, and a kind intestinal regulator for all ages.
Traditional uses
- Dry, irritating cough
- Rough throat
- Gentle intestinal transit
Traditionally used for
dry coughsore throatirritated throatmild constipationmucosa
How to prepare it
Gentle infusion of flowers and leaves, with honey if desired; also as gargles.
Pairs well with: Thyme, Licorice
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