Common mallow is an herbaceous plant from the mallow family (Malvaceae). The species is botanically accepted as Malva sylvestris L. and is native from Europe to Central Asia and the Western Himalayas, including Bulgaria.
The plant develops an erect or ascending stem, large rounded to kidney-shaped leaves and mauve to violet flowers with darker veins. The flowers and leaves are valuable herbal raw materials for teas, syrups, extracts, cosmetic formulations and products designed to provide a soothing effect on mucous membranes and skin.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Malva sylvestris L.
- Parts used: flowers (Flos Malvae sylvestris), leaves (Folia Malvae), aerial parts (Herba Malvae)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: wild-harvested
- Flower harvest period: May – September, at the beginning and during flowering
- Leaf harvest period: during summer
Raw Material Characteristics
The flowers are collected when fresh and well coloured, while the leaves are harvested when healthy and fully developed. The raw material is dried carefully at low temperature to preserve its mucilage content, colour and overall botanical quality.
Chemical Composition
Common mallow contains mainly mucilage compounds, anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, organic acids, vitamins and minerals.
Suitable for the Production of
- herbal teas
- herbal blends
- syrups
- dry and liquid botanical extracts
- respiratory botanical formulations
- cosmetic products
- sensitive-skin products
- herbal powders
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Common mallow has the following properties:
- soothing effect on mucous membranes
- calming
- anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- supportive effect on respiratory comfort
- beneficial effect on the skin
EMA covers mallow leaf and mallow flower preparations as traditional herbal substances for mouth and throat irritation, associated dry cough and mild gastrointestinal discomfort.
Forms Available
- mallow leaves (Folia Malvae) and flowers (Flores Malvae) – dried, whole, crushed, cut to custom size, or powdered
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation and additional documents may be provided.
Inquiry
Contact us for availability, samples and a quotation based on the required quantities and raw material specifications.
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