Mallow – Gentle. Protective. Soothing. Calming.

What makes mallow so special?

Even in antiquity, mallow was regarded as
“the plant of gentleness,” a cooling herb, a protective “sheathing remedy,” and a helper in cases of inner heat and restlessness.

The Greeks called it malaké, meaning “soft” – from this the name mallow developed.

In folk belief it was said:
“Mallow smooths what is agitated” – physically as well as emotionally.

Mallow is one of the gentlest medicinal plants of all.
Its nature is soft, cooling, and enveloping – like a plant-based protective mantle.

Its power comes primarily from the mucilage, which it contains in abundance.
That is why it is often called “the friendly mallow.”

Mallow (Malva sylvestris folium) tincture

No.44

Areas of application

Ideal for:

• scratchy throat

• dry, irritating cough

• inflammation of the throat

• stomach irritation

• irritated skin

• mild inflammations in the mouth

Mallow is not a classic “nerve herb,” yet it has a calming effect on the emotional state.
Its mild, cooling, and balancing nature often works soothingly on the psyche.
Many people experience mallow tea as relaxing, balancing, and beneficial for the heart and breath.

Gentle for young children

Mallow is gentle for toddlers:
it is one of the few herbs suitable even for very young children
(e.g. for mild cough or an irritated throat).

Constituents

The most important components of mallow are:

• Mucilage – the most important soothing component

• Flavonoids – anti-inflammatory

• Anthocyanins – give the flowers their violet-blue color

• Tannins – mildly astringent

• small amounts of essential oils

This composition makes mallow an ideal plant for sensitive people.

Mallow tincture

(Made from Malva sylvestris)

Mallow tincture is primarily soothing and protective, thanks to its high content of mucilage.
The mucilage forms a gentle film over mucous membranes and skin.

Application & dosage (general)

Internal use:
10–20 drops, 2–3 times daily,
best taken in a little water,
ideally between meals so the mucilage can work effectively.

For throat & mouth:
Keep the drops in the mouth for a while or
gargle with lukewarm water.

External use:
Strongly diluted (e.g. 1:5 with water)
for compresses or washes on irritated skin.

📌Please note:

• The tincture contains approx. 37% alcohol.
• Mallow is very well tolerated, even by sensitive individuals.
• Mucilage can delay the absorption of other medications – therefore keep a 1–2 hour interval.
• For children, pregnancy, or breastfeeding, please adjust the dosage individually (or clarify briefly).
• Mallow is considered one of the safest medicinal plants overall.
• Only in cases of very strong medication use should mallow not be taken at the same time, as the mucilage may delay absorption – that is all.
• It is one of those medicinal plants that almost any good herbal household would recommend as a first helper.