Several mallow species have long been used as a food and medicine, wherever they are found native, especially in the middle east and Asia. Mallow leaves contain vitamins A, B, C and E and insulin, mucilage, phenols, flavonoids, essential fatty acids, fibre, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium and potassium. It has excellent soothing demulcent properties, especially for inflammation of the urinary, digestive or respiratory systems.
