Malva verticillata

Malva verticillata
Family:Malva verticillata; Demulcent; Digestive; Diuretic; Emollient; Galactogogue; Laxative.
Common name:Chinese mallow
The seed is demulcent diuretic emollient galactogogue and laxative. The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine where they are considered to have a sweet and astringent taste plus a heating potency. They are used in the treatment of renal disorders the retention of fluids frequent thirst and diarrhoea. The root is used to cause vomiting in the treatment of whooping cough. The leaves and stems are said to be digestive. They are given to women in the advanced stages of pregnancy.

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