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Malvae sylvestris flos

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 01.12.2021

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Cheese poplar blossoms; Flores Malvae; mallow blossoms; Mallow leaves; Pink poplar blossoms

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: Anti-irritant for irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat and associated dry irritating cough; mild gastrointestinal complaintsESCOP
: Monograph: Dry cough, irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat and stomachCommission
E monograph: Irritation of the

mucousmembranes of the
mouth
and throat, associated dry irritating cough.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

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).

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Mallow blossoms or mallow leaves have a soothing effect.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

DosageThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known adverse effects.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

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

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known interactions with other drugs.

Trade namesThis section has been translated automatically.

Only available in tea blends.

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Malvae sylvestris flos can also be used together with bay leaves to treat irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Schilcher H (2016) in: Leitfaden Phytotherapie, Urban & Fischer Verlag (2016) Munich, p. 213.
  2. Wiesenauer M (2016) PhytoPraxis. Springer Medizin Verlag Heidelberg, pp.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

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Last updated on: 01.12.2021

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles