The mallow (In Morocco baqüla or khobiz) is one of the wild
plants that owes its name to its mallow flowers and it is a big consumption in
the spring. It is the most widespread in Arab culture, it has been used for
thousands of years Where the ancient pharaohs used them in medicinal uses and
in food, many famous Arab doctors like the great scientist Ibn Sina, mentioned
the benefits of mallows in his book "The Law of Medicine", the
scholar Dawood Al-Antaki and Polis. It is the most used, not only for its high
nutritional value, but also for its many health benefits.
The benefits and properties of mallows
Antioxidant:
The mallow contains anthocyanins (water-soluble organic
substances, black or dark blue in a number of fruits, vegetables and flowers
that give it a light purple, dark red or blue color). This article improves
bodily functions and helps cells stay healthy. It protects against cancer. As
many people visually notice the difference in the condition of their skin,
which becomes soft, flexible and a little wrinkled.
Weight loss management
Reduce the production of amylase enzyme mauve (enzyme
is secreted by the pancreas and salivary glands), and this enzyme destroys
sugar and carbohydrates in the body. If the amylase is low in the body, the
body can no longer absorb as much carbohydrate as possible. This means that a
person's body can not use or store all the carbohydrates they eat, which makes
it easy to lose weight or at least to avoid gaining weight.
Ease the pain
In case of injury, the leaves can be used at the site
of the wound, which will not only relieve pain, but also the healing speed of
the wound because it contains a high percentage of vitamins. Internal body
pain.
Strengthens immunity
The mallow plant contains vitamin C, which helps the
development and activity of white blood cells (which play an important role in
immunity). The benefits of mallow also strengthen the immune system and protect
against bacterial or viral infections, and protect the body from many diseases.
Anti-inflammatory
Many external skin infections such as insect bites, bruises,
sunburn, rashes, all of these cases can be treated with the status leaves the mallows
to reduce inflammation and completely healed, while the internal ingested can
treat cases such as arthritis.
The respiratory system
Mallow is used in the treatment of many diseases and
respiratory problems, in the treatment of inflammation and esophagus, in the
treatment and alleviation of cough, in sputum and in respiration, especially in
cases colds and flu.
Digestive disorders
The feeling of indigestion causes anxiety and discomfort,
and the use of laxatives has undesirable side effects, but eating hibiscus can
act as a natural laxative to regulate bowel movements and improve digestion
without side effects .
Insomnia
Did you know that you can prepare the extract and eat
it if you have insomnia to help you sleep and relax? Yes that's right and you
can do this experiment and know the result yourself
Heart health and hypertension
As the mallow is rich in flavonoids, it reduces blood
pressure up to 7%, which helps the expansion of blood vessels. The drug has an
effect similar to that used for high blood pressure, but it is not certain, and
there is more research on this issue.
Get rid of acne
Contains a good amount of lauric acid in the leaves and
which treats acne. Several studies have been conducted that confirm that the
hippo campus can treat all skin problems. Acne is just one of the conditions
that can be cured with this plant.
Get rid of cough
Mallow is a very effective dry cough herb, and sugars work
effectively against dry cough, and also reduce the irritation that accompanies
dry coughs.
Oral health
The soaked leaves of mallow are used to treat
congestion and inflammation of the tonsils, and works to calm inflammation of
the gums and mouth.
Skin health
The mallow contains antioxidants that play an important role
in the life and health of humans: antioxidants act against free radicals that
harm the health and skin, infect the person with cancer and affect the
appearance of signs aging. As a result, Mallow is one of the girls who works to
preserve the youth and beauty of the skin, and enter into the manufacture of
cosmetics and skin care because it contains properties that moisturize the skin.
Hair health
The oil extracted from mauve is very effective against rough
hairs and makes it soft. The oil also nourishes the hair by providing moisture
to the underprivileged areas and thus avoids the itchy dry scalp.
Mallow Benefits for Women
Purple is also used as a vaginal laxative for the vagina,
which relieves uterine congestion and the vaginal membrane, but also to treat
infections, such as killing bacteria, fungi and toxins by drinking boiled mauve
leaves or using it as a vaginal soap.
Side effects:
The mallow is generally safe but becomes dangerous under
certain circumstances:
• Pregnant and lactating women:
Pregnant women should not eat or drink mallow as there is a
high probability that they will lead to abortion. It is best for breastfeeding
women not to eat them, but no scientific research proves it, but it is best to
avoid this period.
• The mallow and diabetics:
People with diabetes should be cautious when drinking mallow,
as this results in a reduction in the proportion of diabetes in the blood,
posing a threat to the lives of these patients.
• Mallow and medicine:
Mallow may interact with some pain relievers and reduce its
ability to relieve pain, resulting in faster release of the drug by the body.
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