Review Article

A Review on Health Benefits of Malva sylvestris L. Nutritional Compounds for Metabolites, Antioxidants, and Anti-Inflammatory, Anticancer, and Antimicrobial Applications

Table 7

Traditional uses of M. sylvestris.

Country/regionUsed part/sUse/s (reference)

IranDifferent partsCough, expectorant, clear the lung, lubricant, swellings, laxative [64], respiratory diseases of animals, immunomodulation [65]
PakistanLeavesUnspecified method: relaxing activity, gastric mucus, anti-inflammatory, indigestion, diuretic, bladder ulcer [66]
AlgeriaFlowerInfusion: antiseptic for the reproductive system, to treat canker sores, colds, constipation, asthma, otitis, colic, abdominal pain, astringent, antiseptic, softening, insect bites, swelling, boils, abscesses [67]
TurkeyRootsInfusion: abortive [68]
EuropeAerial partsConstipation, diarrhea, rumination, tympanism, abdominal colic [69]
ItalyLeaf, root, flowerLeaves decoction or infusion: bronchitis, weight loss, cold, cough, cystitis, belly pain. Crushed leaves: toothache, whitlow [70]
CyprusLeavesConsumed and cooked daily: antidiabetic [71]
IndiaAerial parts
Different parts of the whole plant
Stimulates the uterus, intestines, ulceration of urinary bladder, cough, enlargement of the spleen, jaundice, sore throat, anti-inflammatory, cooling, mucilaginous [72]. Eaten twice a day to strengthen weak eyesight [73, 74]
BrazilUnspecifiedInfusion: tonsillitis wound, rheumatism, uterine inflammation, boil, diuretic, cleanser [75]
SlovakiaAerial partsFood [76]
SyriaFlowers, leavesUsed as a laxative, respiratory infections, cough, mouth wash [77]
PortugalUnspecifiedUnspecified method: treatment of infections [61]
SpainAerial partsInfusion: Urtica dioica stings and fever, bruises, wounds, laxative [62, 78], cold, kidney malfunction, dysmenorrhoea, gastralgia [60]
MoroccoRoots, leavesUrinary or respiratory disorders, cataplasm or decoction [79]
Costa RicaWhole plantUnspecified method: ornamental [80]
PolandFruitsEaten raw, immature
LebanonFlowers, leavesUsed to treat arthritis and rheumatism [66]