Infusion of mallow flowers - properties, recipe
Do you have a sore throat? Are you tired of coughing? Or maybe you can't handle hoarseness? There is a natural way to do this. The infusion of mallow flowers will bring relief in many respiratory diseases.
Many names are not known, the most popular of which are : Lavatera, wild mallow.
In traditional medicine, wild malva has long been known. It has been used to treat colds and infections, as well as for adults and children.
In the flowers of this plant you can find mucus, organic acids, essential oils, and in the leaves - tannins, phytosterols, pectins, group B vitamins and mineral salts. Both raw materials were used in folk medicine, prepared herbal infusions based on them.
It was used for colds of the respiratory tract and in the treatment of pharyngitis. He helped eliminate hoarseness and made secretion easier.
The mucus contained in the plant covers the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat and larynx, protecting them from irritation. Restores the correct functioning of the ciliary epithelium, the task of which is to capture impurities in exhaled air and transport them to the nasal cavity.
The plant was forgotten when throat lozenges and cough syrups became popular. However, now more and more people are recalling wild mallow and its health promoting properties. And, as it turned out, there are a lot of them.
Wild mallow has also been useful in treating stomach and duodenal ulcers and inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system.
The herb has also been used to eliminate chronic constipation. She brought relief in gastrointestinal diseases. Recommended for use in intimate infections.
However, these are not all the health benefits of this plant. It can also be used as an additive for baths, especially if the skin is irritated, for example, with atopic dermatitis. In this case, wild mallow will be antipruritic, anti-inflammatory and regenerative.
How to make an infusion of mallow flowers?
1-2 tablespoons of dried grass, you should pour 350 ml of boiling water and let it brew covered for 15 minutes. Then the product is ready for use. For medicinal purposes (with hoarseness and dry cough), it is recommended to drink one tablespoon of the infusion three times a day after meals.
