Mallow Leaves Cretan

Mallow is a perennial plant that grows throughout Europe and Western Asia. We find it all over Greece in wet and soft places.

Contains flavonoids and glischrasma. Its flowers are rich in anthocyanosides. It also contains plant mucilage, essential oil and traces of tannin.

Properties:

• Mallow leaves are emollient. They soothe the irritation of the mucous membranes and are therefore recommended for bronchitis, dry coughs and sore throats.
• They treat diseases of the digestive and urinary systems (colic, cystitis, gastritis) and intestinal disorders.
• It helps with kidney and liver problems.
• It has astringent properties.
• It relieves those suffering from hemorrhoids.
• It is against urinary retention and hematuria.
• Against skin problems, relieves eczema.
• For inflammations and swellings.

How to use: Put 1-2 teaspoons in a cup of hot water for 6-8 minutes. Strain and add, if desired, sugar, honey or any sweetener of your choice.