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Agrimony Glossary |
Mallow |
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Malva
mauritiana The word
"mallow" is derived from the Greek maluke, meaning,
"to soften," and is named after the effects the herb has on
the skin, mucous membranes, and digestive descriptive of system. From it's roots to it's edible seed pods, mallow's nutritious and medicinal properties have been known since Pharaonic times. Mallow makes a good tea for coughs, hoarseness, bronchitis, inflammation of the larynx and tonsils, and irritation of the respiratory passages. Mallow has astringent, demulcent, emollient, expectorant properties and is used for the digestive systems and lungs. It can also be taken for laryngitis, emphysema, and lung catarrh, and for catarrhal gastritis and enteritis. The
roots of mallow are rich in beneficial mucilage. Boiled, they make a
drink which is diuretic and soothing to the urinary tract at the same
time. This is good wherever there is painful urination. A painful chest,
as in bronchitis or flu, can obtain relief from this drink too. The leaves, dark-green and coarse, are a powerhouse of minerals and vitamins (calcium, iron, vitamin C, copper traces and more) and an abundant, free source of organic nutrition. Mallow
is particularly suitable for the elderly and the gastro-intestinal systems or genito-urinary tracts.
The fruit is segmented and looks like tiny green wheels, hence the common name "cheeseweed".
DISCLAIMER: This page is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for accurate diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care professional. The author is neither a chemist nor an herbalist and has had no medical training whatsoever. The content herein is the product of research, not practical experience. |
