MALLOW (MARSH) Althea officinalis . Malvaceae.
All herbs should be used in moderation and not in large quantities. Please consult a Herbalist.
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Bedouin Arabs add this herb to their salads.
Toasted Marshmallows are a favourite, do you know how to make them?
 
Annual/biennial/Perennial Perennial
Appearance Deep pink, veined flowers on long-stalked palminerved leaves..
Height 3ft/1m
Growing Position The back of the herb bed with plenty of space around it.
Disease  
Fertiliser Leaf mould.
Propagation & soil Sow seed in August. Any type of soil as it is found everywhere.
General Information  
Spring To start off the spring buy a plant and place at the back of the herb bed.
Summer Keep well watered to ensure good roots.
Autumn Lift and divide your plants now. Sow seeds.
Winter Protect your seedlings.
Use The whole plant.
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help Lungs, throat, mouth and gums. Bowels, vaginal itching, breast soreness, eye inflammation and all skin eruptions. Bladder, water retention and headache.
Storage Use fresh.
Specific Use
  • To make sweets
  • Pulp the leaves and flowers to make a poultice for the skin.
  • Lotion to bathe the eyes if sore or inflamed
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

Standard Tea of the flowers and leaves:
Take a wineglassful three times a day. Use the tea as the lotion.
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