Common Mallow (Sljez / Bijeli sljez)
Malva sylvestris · Malvaceae
Common Mallow
Mauve sylvestre
Malva sylvestris
Sljez / Bijeli sljez
Malvaceae
Traditionally used
Take 1–2 hours apart from oral medications (mucilage slows absorption). Leaf or flower cold infusion (2 tsp / 250 ml cold water, soak 2h or 1 tsp / 200 ml hot, 10 min): sore throat, dry cough, GI inflammation. Poultice: skin boils, inflammation.
On the Adriatic shore
Čaj od sljeza: 2 žlice lišća ili cvijeta na 250 ml hladne vode (2h maceracija) ili 200 ml kipuće vode (10 min). Za grlo, kašalj, upale kože.
In three languages
Français — Infusion froide (2 c. à café / 250 ml eau froide, 2h) ou chaude (1 c. à café / 200 ml, 10 min) : gorge irritée, toux, inflammation digestive.
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