Malva, Mallow Khubbazi (Unani) Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485 Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485 Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491 New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563 Malva sylvestrisKoehler’s Medizinal Pflanzen, 1887 Left: Musk Mallow   Right: Low MallowFlora von Deutschland (21), Kohler, 1885  1. Malva sylvestris; 2 M. rotundifolia3. M. rotundifolia var. pusilla; 4. M. moschataFlorigraphia Britannica, Deakin, 1857 Botanical name: Malva sylvestris (syn. M. vulgaris)A number of related Malva species are used similarly: Musk Mallow (M. verticillata syn. M. moschata, M. pulchella) is used the same, but is weaker M. neglecta (Dwarf Mallow) is also used, and is said to be stronger. M. rotundifolia (Low Mallow) The seed of M. verticillata (Musk Mallow) is used in TCM and Tibetan Medicine. Parts used: Leaf, flower,, RootSee also Mallow Seed Temperature & Taste: Cool, moist. Sweet. Leaf is Warmer, Seed is more Moist.‘The Seed and Root have the same vertues’. (Schroder) Classifications: 2A APERIENT.  2E LENITIVE.  2J. RAREFYING.  2L. EMOLLIENT.  2Q. ANODYNE.  2T. GLUTINATE.  2U. SUPPURATIVE3H. LACTAGOGUE.  3K. EXPECTORANT.  3L. ANTI-TUSSIVE.  3M. ARTHRITICS. 4d. PECTORAL.  4f. SPLENETIC.  4h. NEPHRITICPreparers and Purgers of Bile TCM:C. Clear Damp, Promote Urine Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Soothes the Stomach and Bowels:-gnawing pain, Ulcers and corrosion of the Stomach and Bowels-Loosens the…

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