Malva sylvestris Linn.
Malva sylvestris Linn. is also known as Malva sylvestris var. mauritiana Linn. belongs to Malvaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Khabizah, Khubazi.
The English name for this herb is Common Mallow.
The Urdu name for this herb is Khubazi.
Description
Malva sylvestris Linn.. A perennial, 0.3-1.2 m high. Stem tall, erect, strong, woody, branched. Leaves on long stalks, 3-7 lobed, reniform at the base, lobes radiating from a common centre, the lobes shallow, the margin scalloped, smooth above, roughly hairy bellow. Bracteoles ovate, entire, shorter than the campanulate calyx. Corolla 3.8 cm. diam; purple, with veins of deeper tint, much longer than the cally Flower stalks slender, spreading. Fruit smooth, netted, with short style. Seeds many, reniform
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Malva sylvestris Linn. are Anti-bacterial, Anti-septic, Anti-tussive, Cooling , Demulcent, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Glutinous, Hepatoprotective, Immune Enhancer, Lubricant, Mucilaginous, Phagocytes Stimulant, Refrigerant, Repercussive.
Indications
The indications of Malva sylvestris Linn. are Cough, Fever, Cystitis, Jaundice, Scurvy, Atonic Dyspepsia, Scorpion Bite, Urinary Discharges, Strangury, Acute Catarrhal Hyperacidity, Rheumatic Joint Pain, Pulmonary Ailments, Urinary Tract Affections, Irritation of Bronchi, Inflammation of Mouth, Inflammation of Throat, Spleen Enlargement.
The indication of Malva sylvestris Linn.'s Leaves is Scurvy.
The indications of Malva sylvestris Linn.'s Seeds are Asthma, Bronchitis, Fever, Hoarseness of Voice, Dry Cough.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Malva sylvestris Linn. is 1st order, cold and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Tasteless,Mild Bitter,Mucilagenous.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
Available Brands
- JOHAR JOSHANDAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- JOSHANDAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- JOSHINAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LAOOQ SAPISTANAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
- LAOOQ SAPISTANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LAOOQ SAPISTANQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SHARBAT-E-EJAZHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-FISHARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Malva sylvestris Linn. is used in the preparation of Itrifal Muqawwi Dimagh, Joshanda, Joshina, Laooq Sapistan, Qurs Kaknaj, Sherbet A'ijaz, Sherbet Sadar, Sherbet Zufah Murakkab.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Malva sylvestris Linn. are Althaea officinalis Linn., Portulaca oleracea Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Malva sylvestris Linn. are Anthocyanin, Ascorbic Acid, Bitter Principle, Calcium, Carotene, Flavonal Glycosides, Malvin, Minerals, Mucilage, ß-Sitosterol, Tannin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2.
The active constituent of Malva sylvestris Linn.'s Leaves is Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidote of Malva sylvestris Linn. is Raphanus sativus Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Malva sylvestris Linn.. (work in progress)