(Gaelic) Woman from the river; resembling the flowering plant Mallowe, Mallo, Malloe, Malow, Malowe, Maloe
High mallow. Malva sylvestris, L. Parts used: flowers, herb.
Constituents: mucilage, malvin, flavonal glycosides.
Action: mucilaginous, antitussive, emollient, children’s laxative. Phagocyte stimulant, immune enhancer, antibacterial, laxative.
Uses: Respiratory ailments and the common cold. Coughs and irritation of the bronchi. Inflammation of mouth or throat. Being a demulcent, the peeled root was once used by infants for teething troubles. Chinese eat leaves boiled as spinach.
Preparations: Thrice daily.
Tea: 1 teaspoon to cup boiling water; infuse 15 minutes. Half-1 cup.
Tincture: 1 part to 5 parts 45 per cent alcohol; macerate 8 days, shaking daily, filter. 30-60 drops in water.
Powder: capsules, 190mg. 2 capsules 4 times daily between meals. (Arkocaps)
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