10 benefits of mallow tea, an ally against colds and infections

Mallow tea is made with a plant with medicinal powers, providing health benefits. We spoke with the nutritionist Katiana Cruz (CRM: 5251213-5), scientific director of ABMO, professor of the specialization course in orthomolecular medicine at ABMO, coordinator of the ABMO Study Center and member of the multidisciplinary team at the Joana D’Arc Diniz Clinic. Check out!

What is mallow tea

According to Katiana, mallow tea is made with dried leaves of the malva sylvestris, a plant with medicinal powers. Other names for this plant are: mallow, hollyhock, hollyhock, hollyhock, hollyhock, hollyhock or rose fragrant.

See below for the main benefits!

Benefits of mallow tea, an excellent antioxidant

“Mallow tea is good for infections, canker sores, gastritis or esophagitis, sore throat, hoarseness, cough and respiratory infections in general, as well as constipation problems”, he points out. This tea also helps with weight loss, skin problems, tension and is a diuretic as well as an excellent antioxidant.

Next, the nutritionist gave more details about each of the benefits!

• Laxative action: according to Katiana, the laxative action helps relieve constipation, since mallow tea facilitates the formation of fecal cake, helping to regulate the intestines, especially if consumed after meals.
• It works to improve respiratory infections: “it reduces inflammation, helps to clear the airways, relieves symptoms of cough and sore throat, through anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and fluidizing action”, he points out.
• Helps to relieve muscle tensions: the nutritionist explains that mallow tea has the effect of relaxing the muscles due to the myorelaxing and calming action.
• Improves poor digestion: in addition to improving poor digestion, it balances stomach pH and relieves heartburn, as well as prevents vomiting and reflux.
• Anti-inflammatory action: its anti-inflammatory capacity also acts against canker sores, with antibacterial action, in addition to containing B vitamins.
• It helps with weight loss: “it helps to accelerate body metabolism, to reduce body fat, has a lipolytic effect and also reduces hunger and food compulsion”, he explains.
• It collaborates in the fight against urinary tract infection: as it acts as an anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and diuretic, thus relieving cystitis and helping to fight infection.
• Reduces anxiety: that’s because this tea is an ally in achieving emotional balance. This action stems from its anti-anxiety effect, which balances neurotransmitters.
• It helps to reduce acne inflammation and skin elasticity: “in acne and skin problems, it cooperates to reduce inflammation, through its antibacterial action and also stimulates the production of collagen, due to its pro-vitamin A action”, he says.
• It has diuretic properties: “eliminating toxins from the body, increasing urinary flow and, with that, causing effects on hypertension and also on body and facial edema (swelling), he emphasizes.

how to make mallow tea

The nutritionist’s recipe is very easy and quick: you will need 2 level tablespoons of dried mallow leaves for 1 cup of boiling water.

1. First, boil the water and add the dried mallow leaves;
2. Leave to infuse, covered for about 15 minutes;
3. Strain and drink! As for the frequency, the nutritionist gives a tip: “for greater benefit, drink 1 cup 3 times a day”.

To spice up the tea, you can use lemon, fennel, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mint or honey. The taste is amazing with one of these ingredients, whether it’s lemon or mint for a refreshing tea or cinnamon and ginger for more thermogenic.

Contraindications and care with mallow tea

According to Katiana, mallow tea is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and is not recommended for those with high blood pressure. Regarding care, keep an eye on the amount, as there may be a side effect when ingesting the drink in large doses.

Another tea with wonderful health properties is chamomile tea. Despite being super famous, there are many questions about him, and you can check all the answers in the article!

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