Kurdshop - Mallow flower scientifically is known as Alcea rosea. It grows on the roadsides and in the fields. It is very useful for the common cold, flu, and many other diseases. This flower is known to be a recovery resource for many diseases and it is also used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Mallow flower grows up to 2 and a half meters tall and its colors are pink, white, purple, and yellow. It grows better in areas where there are no storms. This flower enjoys strong soil.
Mallow flowers are collected in July and August, and their roots are collected and dried in autumn.
The flowers, leaves, and roots of this plant are used in medicine. It contains starch, sucrose, glucose, pectin, fat, tannin, and asparagine.
Throughout history, the roots and leaves of mallow flowers have been used in medicine.
The benefits of Mallow flower:
This medicinal herb which has been used for hundreds of years in various medicines, is used to cure many health problems. It is especially useful in the winter and is very effective in curing dry cough.
The other benefits of this flower are:
1. This flower is useful for many stomach diseases.
2. One of the most common uses of Mallow Flower is that it is used as a painkiller. Especially, its leaves possess pain-relieving effects.
3. Due to its natural qualities, this flower can be more effective if it is consumed as tea. It is also useful for those people who have trouble sleeping.
4. It helps enhance people's health. It also helps the immune system grow stronger.
5. This herb is good for kidney inflammation and it also reduces the problem of urination.
6. Mallow flower is very effective against inflammation and it can be used to reduce Prostate, stomach, and intestine inflammation.
7. This flower prevents the discomfort of the menstrual cycle.
8. It is a natural painkiller and is very effective for drying out infections.
9. If used regularly, it keeps the skin soft and helps it repair itself.
10. Washing hair with Mallow flower water can make the hair shine and revive it.
11. It eliminates stress, anxiety, and lack of sleep.
12. When it is used to wash off the mouth, it will help teeth and gum.
13. If it is consumed regularly, it enhances body strength.
14. Those mothers who nurse their babies can consume this herb regularly to have more breast milk and enhance their babies' immune systems.
15. Women can have less painful menstrual cycles by consuming this herb.
16. The oil extracted from this flower is highly useful for reducing skin wrinkles and stains.
The benefits of Mallow flower that are less known:
1. People who suffer from atherosclerosis can drink Mallow flower tea.
2. If a cup of Mallow flower tea is consumed daily, the chance of Alzheimer's will decrease.
3. Leave this flower in cold water for a day, then wash your face with this water to reduce skin wrinkles.
4. Put the Mallow flower in warm water and cut its flowers into small pieces. This can be used to cure facial injuries.
5. This flower is very beneficial for joint pain.