How to prepare:
- 1 tablespoon of dried flowers
- 250 ml (1 cup) of hot water
- Steep for 10 minutes
- Drink 2–3 times daily
🔹 Compress or Poultice
Crush fresh mallow leaves and apply them to the skin to soothe burns, rashes, or irritated areas.
🔹 Culinary Uses
Young mallow leaves are edible and rich in fiber. Add them to salads, soups, or sautéed vegetables for a nutritional boost.
🔹 Mouthwash or Gargle
A cooled mallow infusion can be used as a gentle mouth rinse to help treat inflamed gums or oral sores.
⚠️ Precautions and Considerations
- Mallow is generally safe in culinary and herbal use.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid mallow essential oil and consult a doctor before regular use.
- Children and people with allergies to plants in the Malvaceae family should proceed with caution.
- Do not substitute it for prescribed medication for serious illnesses without professional advice.
🌟 Conclusion
Mallow (Malva sylvestris) is truly one of nature’s hidden herbal treasures. Rich in soothing compounds and backed by centuries of use and modern research, this plant deserves a spot in your garden and your wellness routine. Whether enjoyed as a tea or used as a skin remedy, mallow offers gentle, effective, and natural care for many common ailments.
Let’s bring this humble plant back into the spotlight — where it belongs. 🌱
