Mallow

Mallow is a plant whose flowers and leaves are used to make medicine. Mallow is used for irritations in the mouth and throat, dry coughs and bronchitis. Mallow is also used for stomach and bladder complaints. Some people use mallow to treat wounds in the form of warm, moist compresses or as an additive in bath water. Mallow is used as a colorant in food.

How does mallow work?

The mallow flower contains a mucilage-like substance that soothes and protects the throat and mouth.

How effective is mallow?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective mallow is for bronchitis, stomach upset, bladder problems, diarrhea, mouth and throat irritation and dry coughs, as well as applied to the skin or added to bath water to treat wounds. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of mallow in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether mallow is safe and harmless.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of mallow during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid mallow.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of mallow with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of mallow depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for mallow. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.