Malva sylvestris
Key actions
Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAntimicrobialAntioxidantDemulcent (soothing mucilage)LaxativeVulnerary (wound healing)
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Pain (general)Moderate
- WoundsModerate
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Back painTraditional
- BruisingTraditional
- ConstipationTraditional
- CoughTraditional
- HeadacheTraditional
- Infection (general)Traditional
- Sore throatTraditional
Selected studies & references
ReviewEthnobotanical and scientific aspects of Malva sylvestris L.: a millennial herbal medicine (2012)
PreclinicalPotential benefits of Malva sylvestris in dry-eye disease pathology in vitro based on antioxidant, wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties (2023)
PreclinicalMalva sylvestris extract alleviates the astrogliosis and inflammatory stress in LPS-induced depression mice (2019)
PreclinicalCardioprotective effect of Malva sylvestris L. in myocardial ischemic/reperfused rats (2017)
PreclinicalMalva sylvestris extract protects upon lithium carbonate-induced kidney damages in male rat (2016)
All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.