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Ethnobotanical and scientific aspects of Malva sylvestris L.: a millennial herbal medicine

Gasparetto, J.C., Martins, C.A., Hayashi, S.S., Otuky, M.F. and others · Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology · 2012

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review of common mallow (Malva sylvestris) summarises its ethnobotanical uses and scientific evidence, including its demulcent, emollient, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and laxative properties and its mucilage and phenolic constituents.

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How to cite

Gasparetto, J.C., Martins, C.A., Hayashi, S.S., Otuky, M.F. and others (2012) 'Ethnobotanical and scientific aspects of Malva sylvestris L.: a millennial herbal medicine', Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 64(2), pp. 172-189. doi:10.1111/j.2042-7158.2011.01383.x

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