Common Mallow (Sljez / Bijeli sljez)

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.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

⚑Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Sources & lineage

Kept alongside

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