MALVA FLOWERS

Description

ABOUT

Malva is a genus of herbaceous annual, biennial, and perennial plants in the family Malvaceae also known as English mallow. During flowering, the leaves appear alternately on the stems. Common mallow has showy pink petals with darker-coloured strokes. In the centre of the flower is a pollen-loaded column of fused stamens.This amazing plant has antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties and is considered as one of the most promising herbal medicinal species.

OTHER NAMES

Malva Silvestris, cluster malva, malva, mauve chinoise, mauve crépue

CORRESPONDENCES

Water, moon, feminine

MAGICKAL FOLKLORE

Mallow is thought to be cooling and soothing. However, it is also used as an aphrodisiac and for fertility rituals. It can be added to incense for protection against disease, enhance fertility and ease the delivery of healthy babies. Sprinkle seeds around the home to aid protection.

USES 

Tea, edible, tincture, poultice, lotion

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Any medicinal benefits given here are a product of our own research and as such should not be taken over the advice of trained medical professionals. If you are sick, please see a doctor. Always make sure that anything you consume is 100% safe and if you are on medication or pregnant, consult your doctor or midwife before consuming.

WEIGHT

10g in compostable packaging