How to Use Mallow Plants
🌿 Teas
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Dosage: Steep 1–2 tsp of dried leaves/flowers in boiling water for 10–15 minutes.
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Purpose: Soothes digestion, respiratory issues, sore throats.
🌿 Infusions (For Skin Use or Stronger Medicinal Tea)
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Steep a handful of dried leaves in boiling water overnight.
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Use as a skin wash, or base for homemade creams.
🌿 Poultices
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Crush fresh leaves into a pulp.
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Apply directly to skin for burns, bites, rashes, and wounds.
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Secure with a clean cloth or bandage.
Harvesting & Preservation
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Drying: Lay leaves/flowers in a warm, airy place out of direct sunlight.
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Storage: Store in an airtight glass jar in a cool, dark location to preserve potency.
⚠️ A Quick Word of Caution
While Malva neglecta and Malva sylvestris are generally safe, always consult your healthcare provider before using herbal remedies—especially if you’re pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
Final Thoughts
Don’t pull out those “weeds” too fast—mallow is a botanical treasure hiding in plain sight. Whether you’re brewing tea for digestive comfort, using a poultice to heal your skin, or adding young leaves to your salad, common and high mallow offer an impressive range of healing and health-supporting benefits.
Nature’s pharmacy is all around us—sometimes disguised as a wildflower in your backyard.
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