Blue Malva Flowers
Botanical Name — Malva sylvestris
Also Known As — common mallow, Hollyhock Flower, Malva, Malva Flower, Rose Mallow
The blue mallow is robust plant of prairies and pastures growing 3 to 4 feet high and bearing bluish—purple blossoms. People however, have used blue malva leaves and flowers as thickening agents for soups and stews for hundreds of years. Traditionally used as a tea sweetened with honey; also used in herbal teas.
The natural ingredients in blue malva flowers help soothe sore throats, coughs, and colds. A salve or poultice from these flowers can be used to disinfect wounds because the flowers can work as a disinfectant and antiseptic. A complex in the herb known as may have immune—stimulant properties.
Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration, and this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. We do not recommend internal use of supplements or herbs without prior consultation with your doctor or herbalist.
