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Malva sylvestris L. - Malvaceae - common mallow, high mallow, tall mallow, cheeses, Wilde Malve, Rosspappel, Große Käsepappel
Erect perennial herb, 0.30-1m tall, native to Eurasia; inflorescences erect, axillary, clusters; flowers bright pink, pale in the centre, with darker pink (violet) lines like rays from the centre; petals 15-30mm , sepals 5-7mm long.
The dried leaves (Malvae folium) or flowers (Malvae flos) are used in folk medicine. „The main use of the herb is to treat mucosal irritations of the mouth and throat, that result in dry, irritating cough. It is also considered useful as a mild astringent to treat gastroenteritis. Traditionally it was used internally in case of bladder complaints and externally as a poultice for wounds.“
[Medicinal Plants of the World. Ben-Erik Van Wyk and Michael Wink, Pretoria 2004, 197]