What helps mallow? This is an excellent infusion for sore throat and tonsillitis.

An infusion of mallow flowers is often used for infections of the throat and respiratory tract. It contains natural mucus that covers the throat, creating a protective layer on it and enveloping the throat. Thanks to this, pain is relieved, unpleasant dryness in the throat disappears.

What is a mallow flower?

Mallow (or wood mallow or wild mallow) grows throughout Poland in meadows and forest clearings. It is a plant commonly found in Europe and Asia Minor. It grows up to 1 meter tall, has fleshy hairy green leaves and beautiful purple flowers.

In folk medicine, mallow flowers have long been used to relieve ailments caused by upper respiratory tract infections, sore throats and coughs.

Mallow properties

Malva works:

• soothes hoarseness

• helps fight dry throat

• facilitates expectoration of mucus remaining in the throat

• helps fight airway inflammation

• relieves cough

• supports the work of the stomach and intestines

• relieves constipation

Mallow flower with angina and tonsillitis

Infusions of mallow flowers are used to treat and relieve respiratory infections. They have an enveloping effect, moisturize and help fight infection. You can touch the mallow flower not only with pharyngitis or tonsillitis, but also with tonsillitis (also chronic).

How to use mallow infusion?

You can get mallow from a pharmacy or organic food store. To prepare an infusion that soothes a sore throat, it is enough to pour 1 teaspoon of dried leaves with boiling water and let it brew under the lid for about 15 minutes. After this time, you can drink it.

Infusion of mallow flowers is safe for children. It can be used in children over 1 year of age who attend a nursery or kindergarten and are at risk of infection.