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Mallow

Malva sylvestris

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Flower

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Firming. Wound healing. Antioxidant. Anti-aging. Photoprotection. Hair color protection. Moisturizing.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Southeast Europe

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Anti-inflammatory. Intestinal problems. Emollient to be applied on enemas and boils.

Curiosities

Curiosities

There is a pharmacological industry around mallow, since it is well known for its active ingredients, such as arabinose, rhamnose and small amounts of tannins.