Malvae sylvestris flos

Phytotherapeutically used flowers of mallow, quality of the following drugs or drug preparations is specified in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: Soothing irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat and associated dry , irritating cough; mild gastrointestinal complaints
ESCOP: Monograph: Mallow flowers: Dry cough, irritation of the m ucous membranes of the mouth, throat and stomach
Commission E-monograph: Irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, associated dry, irritating cough

Mallow blossoms or mallow leaves contain about 8% mucilage with acidic polysaccharides (ingredients: glucose, galactose, rhamnose) as main components. Furthermore anthocyanin dyes (e.g. malvin).

Mallow blossoms or mallow leaves have a soothing effect.

Mallow blossoms or mallow leaves are used to treat inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth, stomach and throat or in dry, irritable coughs.

The daily dose of the drug, according to its preparation, is 5 g per day and is mostly taken in the form of infusions.

Tip: Prepare tea cold, boil briefly, allow to steep, strain through tea strainer after 10 minutes. Drink several times a day, possibly sweetened with honey.

There are no known adverse effects.

Allergy to one of the ingredients, children under 12 years, no reliable data for pregnancy and lactation.

There are no known interactions with other drugs.

Only available in tea blends.

Malvae sylvestris flos can also be used together with bay leavesfor irritations of the gastrointestinal tract.

1. Schilcher H (2016) in: Leitfaden Phytotherapie, Urban & Fischer Verlag (2016) Munich, p. 213.
2. Wiesenauer M (2016) PhytoPraxis. Springer Medizin Verlag Heidelberg, p.115-116
3. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-malva-sylvestris-l-flos-first-version_en.pdf
4. https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/malve.php