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MALVA SYLVESTRIS (Common mallow)

MALVA SYLVESTRIS (Common mallow)

malva sylvestrisMalva sylvestris, also known as Common mallow, is a plant native to Europe, mainly the Mediterranean countries and also found in North Africa and Asia that is know for its antioxidant, wound healing, diuretic, expectorant, against edema, bum, wound, for their carminative, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, however and in spite several sources mentioned anti-cancer properties of Malva sylvestris, the only scientific study on this respect didn't show very positive anti-proliferative effects. Malva sylvestries has been also commonly consumed in salads or as an ingredient in some recipes [12].

Let's see some of the properties exerted by this plant and the scientific evidence supporting those claims.


MALVA SYLVESTRIS

Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Malva
Common name: Common mallow, cheeses, high mallow, tall mallow [1], Arabic: فؤائد الخباز البري.


MATRICARIA RECUTITA (German chamomile)

MATRICARIA RECUTITA (German chamomile)

chamaemelum nobileMATRICARIA RECUTITA (German chamomile), or German Chamomile. This perennial herb original from Europe grows in dry areas, has a very strong root and has many health properties, among which we can mention its digestive and antispasmodic properties that have been so popular among many of us for the treatment of constipation and insomnia.

MIMOSA PUDICA

MIMOSA PUDICA

mimosa pudicaMIMOSA PUDICA, a perennial herb native to Central and South America known by most people for its curious behavior. This plant leaves react to physical contact by moving inwards.

The mechanism that makes Mimosa pudica react is a result of "the fast loss of water from swollen motor cells" [1].

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