Malva verticillata Chinese mallow (Malvaceae)

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Malva verticillata
Chinese mallow
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The Malva verticillata plant species is found in E. Asia. A casual, occasionally established in Britain. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese mallow.

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Latin Name:  Malva verticillata
Common Name:  Chinese mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  When grown on nitrogen rich soils (and particularly when these are cultivated inorganically), the plant tends to concentrate high levels of nitrates in its leaves[76]. The leaves are perfectly wholesome at all other times.

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Arable fields[74].

Medicinal Information: The seed is demulcent, diuretic, emollient, galactogogue and laxative[147, 176, 218]. The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine, where they are considered to have a sweet and astringent taste plus a heating potency[241]. They are used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst and diarrhoea[241]. The root is used to cause vomiting in the treatment of whooping cough[240]. The leaves and stems are said to be digestive[240]. They are given to women in the advanced stages of pregnancy[240].

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