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Malvaceae
- Egyptian Mallow
- khelmit mitzrit
- חֶלְמִית מִצְרִית
- khubbeiza خبيزة
Annual
- Nutrient-rich soils
- ruderal
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Malva aegyptia L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) | Throat inflammation |
Anti-Infective, Demulcent | Decoct plant in water & gargle. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Cold, runny nose |
Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal | Decoct plant & drink 1 cup x4/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Cough & asthma |
Anti-asthmatic, Anti-tussive | Decoct plant in water & drink x3 cups/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Malva genus has some species which can concentrate high nitrate levels in leaves if growning on nitrogen rich soils .
Other Uses
Malva aegyptia L.
| System/State | Complaint / Use | Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary | Popular food |
Nutritive | Cook plant in water + olive oil + salt+ onion + lemon & eat hot. |
Aerial parts | Z |
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