What are the benefits of Malva?
Fluid extracts of Malva sylvestris leaves and flowers are used to treat inflammatory mucosal diseases, cystitis and diarrhea. This plant derives its restorative powers from mucilage and flavonoids found in the vegetation and leaves. Malva sylvestris is widely used in Mediterranean and European traditional medicine and ethnoveterinary for the treatment of external and internal inflammation, as well as injuries. Moreover, its use is not only limited to therapeutic purposes; but also the species is locally regarded as a food wild herb.
What is Malva extract?
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves or stems of Malvasylvestris. The root word ‘malva’ means mallow. Mallow originated from an ancient Greek word to mean ‘smooth’. The genus Hibiscus came from the greek word “hibiskos” meaning marshmallow. The hibiscus genus grows in wetlands and marshes.Malva sylvestris, commonly known as common mallow but also known as wood mallow, tree mallow and high mallow, is native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa.The name is used for many different flowers—and even a few weeds. That’s because mallow is a family name, not just one plant. The mallow family (Malvaceae) includes hibiscus, hollyhocks, okra, and marshmallow plants.
What is Malva called in English?
Malva is a genus of herbaceous or woody, annual, biennial, and perennial plants in the family Malvaceae. It is one of several closely related genera in the family to bear the common English name mallow. The genus is widespread throughout the temperate, subtropical and tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Europe. Malva is an edible weed that tastes like spinach. All parts of the plant are edible and it has no poisonous look-a-likes. Malva is also called cheeseweed because the flower bud looks like a cheese wheel. Malva is simple to use in spinach recipes from raw salads and smoothies to quiches and sautees.
What are the magical properties of Malva?
Mallow flowers (Malva sylvestris), commonly known as wild mallow, are revered in herbalism for their various medicinal properties, including soothing effects on the respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract. In witchcraft traditions, mallow flowers are often associated with protection, healing, and love spells. It was often seen as a symbol of protection and love. In ancient times, it was believed that placing Common Mallow flowers around a home would protect its inhabitants from negative energies and bring harmony to the household.