Marsh-Mallow

Scientific Name: Alcea rosea L.

Common Name: Marsh-Mallow

Part Used: Flowers

Collection Time/Method: Flowers are collected when they bloom.

Chemical Compounds: Starch, mucilage, pectin, flavonoids, phenolic acids, sucrose, amino acid (asparagine)

Medicinal Properties/Uses: Different parts of this plant, including the leaves, root, and flower, are used as medicine. Hollyhock has anti-cough, anti-chest burn, anti-stomach swelling, anti-tumor, and antiviral properties. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity, adsorption of polysaccharides to membrane walls, and cough reduction are among its other properties. The hollyhock root has a soothing effect and is used to relieve skin irritations and severe coughs. The most common use is for respiratory problems and bronchitis. Root extract is suitable for treating burns and skin wounds. It is also used for heartburn, indigestion, stomach ulcers, angina, kidney stones, constipation, and stomach cramps. The root contains mucilage, flavonoids, and glycosides, and the leaves contain coumarin scopoletin. It has an inhibitory effect on HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses.