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Mallow (Malva sylvestris) as a tool for helping with Cough

Evidence

Demulcent for irritation of the mouth or throat and associated dry cough (soothing mucilage)

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1 source supporting Mallow for Cough. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.

Mechanistic basis

This use is associated with the plant's demulcent (soothing mucilage) action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:

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 / reviewBlue mallowCommon mallowHigh mallowMallowMalva sylvestris
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