Mallow is one of the flowers worth picking now! April from June to October, and in winter, it can help us fight colds. It can also take care of painful periods.
Mallows, as already mentioned, bloom from June to October. During this period, they can be collected and dried (best placed on paper, in a dry place). The collected and dried flowers should be stored in a dark place. And here we come to the essence, i.e. what can be made from dried mallow flowers.
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You can prepare an infusion of them, which will be great as an analgesic for troublesome menstruation. In addition, mallow flowers:
- have antioxidant properties,
- stimulate the immune system,
- inhibit the development of inflammatory processes,
- help maintain the tightness of blood vessels and improve blood flow,
- have a positive effect on the functions of the nervous system,
- improve visual acuity, accelerating the regeneration of rhodopsin.
Therefore, the infusion of mallow flowers can be drunk for therapeutic purposes - preventively during the cold season, during the first symptoms of infection, and also during its duration.
How to make mallow tea?
Pour boiling water over 2 teaspoons of dried fruit.
How to make mallow syrup?
This syrup has an expectorant effect, it also soothes dry mouth. To make it, cover the dry with sugar. After a few hours, a syrup will form, which you can drink a tablespoon of twice a day.
Malwa not for everyone
Pregnant women should avoid it.