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Mallow has multiple benefits, among which its anti-inflammatory, demulcent, mucolytic, antitussive, laxative, antispasmodic, ophthalmic and slightly diuretic virtues stand out. For all these reasons, we recommend it for the following health problems:

  • Reduces inflammation, the bloated sensation we feel in the belly
  • Also relieves the discomfort of premenstrual syndrome or PMS
  • It is an emmenagogue plant and favors the regulation of the menstrual cycle thanks to its estrogenic action.
  • And it is also anti-inflammatory, a little sedative, analgesic and relaxing. Ideal for menstrual problems due to stress and nerves
  • It is ideal for menopause, depression and mid-life crisis; useful in transformation processes and endocrine changes.
  • It also regulates the thyroid gland.
  • The emollient effect of mallow makes it a plant to take into account when we make homemade masks or creams to smooth wrinkles and prevent them.
  • In colds with a lot of cough and congestion, in flu processes. If fever occurs, it is better to associate it with febrifuge plants such as meadowsweet or white willow.
  • Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis and bronchitis, with bouts of irritating cough and congestion. It softens cough, calms irritation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system, and helps to regain well-being.
  • Fight the respiratory allergies and its symptoms, such as cough, frequent tearing, abundant mucus, explosive sneezing, or eye inflammation.
  • It is a natural support to provide relief in case of asthmatic processes mild.
  • It contributes to regularizing the functions of the digestive system.
  • Mitigate gastric irritation; It is a support in case of heartburn and in gastrointestinal ulcers.
  • It has a slight laxative effect, suitable for mediating episodes of constipation punctual.
  • It is also effective in case of gastric inflammation or gastritis, and to treat allergies and food poisoning.
  • It is attributed a slight effect hypoglycemic, as support for diabetics.
  • Helps combat fluid retention, and has been indicated to support weight loss and eliminate toxins through urine.
  • In combination with other plants with diuretic and antiseptic effects, it is also indicated to relieve cystitis and others urinary tract infections.
  • Topically, its powerful anti-inflammatory and demulcent action is used to relieve insect bites and abscesses, as well as to restore skin damaged by boils, wounds mild and sores.
  • It is applied to inflamed gums, to reduce inflammation of the tongue or glossitis, and in aphthous inflammations on the lip, or on the mucous membranes inside the mouth and throat.
  • It is an excellent natural anti-inflammatory, very effective in case of conjunctivitis acute, and in inflammation of the environment of the eyes and eyelids, or blepharitis.

Source: webconsultas.com, mimenstruacion.com, quantasalud.com, Oaxacan herbal medicine for health, ecoagricultor.com