Mallow Plant

M(caps)allow plant or "malva" is a nutritious, medicinal and edible green leaf weed that is native to Europe but grows all over the world in a variety of climates and soil conditions.  Growing tall and bushy, mallow leaves have been harvested as a food source and leafy vegetable for centuries in parts of Africa, Asia, Britain, and the Mediterranean. Common Mallow has been used throughout history in food and medicine.

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Plant description

Mallow is a genus of about 30 species of annuals, biennials and perennials in the family Malvaceae, native to Europe, northern Africa and Asia. The plant grows up to a height of three feet and produces beautiful, eye-catching, cup-shaped flowers. The flowers have five petals and vary in color from pink to purple and white.

Plant habitat

Mallow plant grows in the open areas like roadsides and even on enclosures.
Mallow grows prolifically and plentifully in poor soils.

Mallow leaves 

It is so easy to identify mallow leaves as the leaves are quite large and have a lobed rounded, sometimes ruffled, and look unlike any other species.  The leaves alternate along the main stem and can be hairy, yet soft, and about 4 inches (10 cm) in length.

Medicinal uses for mallow

Mallow is one of the most amazing, healing weeds on the planet and was once at the top of medieval herbal medicine. This amazing plant was used to treat many conditions. Mallow has been used to cleanse the liver, to cure blood poisoning, and to treat many problems, such rheumatism, heartburn, and coughs.

Mallow Plant is popular as a soothing remedy for colds. It can be used as well for inflammation of digestive, urinary, or respiratory organs. This amazing plant is also regarded as soothing and healing to the skin.

All parts of the mallow plant are safe to use and edible, the plant has been used as a food source for many years. The leaves and flowers can be eaten, and a tea can be made from the leaves, the flowers and the roots. But, the leaves and the flowers are the main part used, their demulcent properties making them valuable as a poultice for inflammations, and when taken internally they can be used in the treatment of respiratory system diseases or inflammation of the digestive or urinary systems.

Watch How To Harvest Common Mallow Leaves Video

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