Stink mallow, botanical mallow, wild mallow, house mallow, pink mallow... How many names have you heard for this plant with its beautiful flowers and numerous leaves? The mallow, whose scientific name is Malva sylvestris, is a shrubby hebaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. It originates in Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia.

Besides being beautiful, mallow also has several benefits for the body and spirit of those who consume it. After all, it brings together several vitamins, antioxidants, mineral salts, and a strong mystical power advocated by healers!

Read this article and learn more about the medicinal plant named malva.

The blueprint for spirituality

Spiritually speaking, mallow is almost a cleansing of karma. No matter what you have done wrong, it is capable of cleansing the soul of a person who has repented of his or her actions, opening new lighter and more correct paths.

Many people have the custom of planting mallow along the fences outside their homes. This is a way to protect the family from bad feelings such as anger, envy, and the evil eye.

The bath with mallow, for example, helps to see the truth behind the falsehood, recognizing the most malicious lies. Below, learn how to prepare powerful protective baths:

Bath with mallow, fennel and honey to do before bed

Ingredients:

- 2L of water

- 1 tablespoon honey

- Mallow

- Fennel

Directions:

1. Mix everything together, heat for 5 minutes, and strain;
2. Take your shower as usual;
3. Pour the solution from the shoulders down;
4. Repeat the ritual once a week.

Rosemary bath with mallow to attract money

Ingredients:

- 1L of water

- Rosemary

- Rue

- Mint

- Basil

- Mallow

Directions:

1. Put everything together in an aluminum container, cover with a white cloth, and leave overnight;
2. The next day, take your shower normally first;
3. Pour the solution from the shoulders down;
4. Light a red and a white candle on a saucer, praying to the saint to whom you have devotion, asking for enlightenment to get money;
5. When the candles are finished burning, throw everything you have prepared into the trash;
6. Wash the canister and reuse as normal.

Benefits

Besides protecting and opening the pathways, mallow also has several physiological benefits. This is because this plant has several elements that help the body function well. See:

- It relieves the pain: The application of leaves on a wound speeds up healing and even reduces pain and discomfort due to its analgesic capacity;

- It strengthens the immune system: The consumption of mallow leaves, seeds, and even supplements helps the body's defense system function, preventing the invasion of harmful agents, such as bacteria and viruses;

- It has anti-inflammatory action: Mallow gel or poultice can help in case of inflammation caused by insect bites, for example, or even joint swelling;

- It fights respiratory diseases: Also because it is anti-inflammatory, one of the main functions of this plant is to clear the respiratory ducts and soothe the throat, so that respiratory problems do not worsen and it is possible to recover more quickly;

- It slows down aging: The use of gels or creams with mallow is a great option to keep the skin always young and reduce the visual effects of the passing of time, such as wrinkles;

- It helps in the treatment of digestive problems: If you are experiencing constipation, mallow tea is the best option to make your bowels work without major worries;

- It facilitates a good night's sleep: Mallow-based teas and oils are great options to relax the mind and body and make it easier to fall asleep even on the most restless nights.

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Consumption

As we have seen, there are many ways to include mallow in your daily life. Below, we have listed some of them to make it easier for you to choose:

- Food: Mallow leaves and seeds are edible and can be included in the diet to enhance all the benefits mentioned above;

- Teas: Tea is the best known form of mallow consumption and also one of the forms that offers the most therapeutic properties to those who drink it;

- Oils and creams: Used preventively or curatively, these products help in the rejuvenation and recovery of body parts that are not doing well;

- Gel: Similarly, the mallow-based gel also helps with healing and reducing inflammation.

Recipes

Now, let's understand how to bring these forms of consumption into daily reality in a quick and easy way. With your mallow in hand, the recipes below will be of great help in extracting its benefits. Enjoy!

Mallow tea

Ingredients:

- Mallow leaves or flowers

- Cold water

Directions:

1. Put 1 teaspoon of dried mallow per cup of water (4 to 5 mallow leaves or flowers) or 4 teaspoons of dried mallow to 1 liter of water (15 to 20 mallow leaves or flowers);
2. Boil the water for 15 to 20 minutes;
3. Filter and allow to cool a little before serving.

Infusion of mallow for sore throat

Ingredients:

- 30 g dried mallow flowers and/or leaves

- 1 liter of boiling water

Directions:

1. Add the dried mallow flowers and/or leaves to the boiling water, let it sit for 10 minutes, and strain;
2. Use as a mouth rinse and spit it out immediately afterwards.

Mallow poultice for skin bites, boils or ulcers

Ingredients:

- Dried Mallow leaves and flowers

Directions:

1. Mash the dried mallow leaves and flowers and add a small amount of water;
2. Apply the solution to the affected area.

Mallow Syrup

Ingredients:

- Mallow leaves

- Guaco leaves

- Honey

- Water

Directions:

1. Add everything together and bring to a boil;
2. Turn off the heat and cover for 10 minutes;
3. Mix it with honey;
4. Drink one cup about 30 minutes before your main meals.

Home made mallow honey for cough, flu or catarrh

Ingredients:

- Fresh Mallow leaves

- Sugar

Directions:

1. Wash the mallow leaf thoroughly to remove impurities;
2. Line a pan with a layer of mallow leaves and add sugar on top;
3. Add a layer of leaves and another of sugar;
4. Let it cook on low heat until it wilts and releases all the water, forming honey;
5. Remove the wilted leaves and wait for the honey to cool;
6. Take 1 scoop a day.

Nutrition table

If you are following any strict diet, it is good to evaluate the nutritional chart of mallow before including it in the menu following the recipes. Below, check the daily values (DV) of mallow tea, considering a reference diet of 2,000 kcal or 8,400 kJ:

Contraindications

Besides the nutritional character, it is necessary to be aware of the contraindications of mallow. This medicinal plant cannot be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with risk for mother and baby, and also by people who have high blood pressure.

If you are taking any medications with mucilage, mallow can compromise its absorption, so be sure to give an interval of at least 1 hour between taking mallow and taking the medication.

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Even though it is just a plant, it offers numerous benefits that can be enjoyed in a natural way by anyone who needs its properties. And you, do you already consume mallow in your daily life?

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