Pure Organic Natural Althaea Rosae Extract Hollyhock Extract Powder 80 Mesh

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Hollyhock is the flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It grows from rich and well-drained soil. This herb is an annual, biennial or perennial. Other common names of Hollyhock include Common Garden Hollyhock, Derives, Common Hollyhock, Garden Mallow and Garden Hollyhock.

Hollyhock is an erect, herbaceous, biennial or short lived perennial plant which grows upto 1.5-2 m high. The stems are terete, pubescent and light green. Leaves are orbicular, medium green and 7-15 cm across. The plant is large, showy, pink, mauve, red, white, purple and yellow of funnel shaped and 7-12 cm across. The schizocarp fruit has 15 to 20 small, oval and flattened seeds.

Hollyhock is native to Asia and Europe. Hollyhock was originated in the South-Western province of China and was grown at least fifteenth century in Europe. It is cultivated as ornamental plant and also used for medicinal purposes. Presently, hollyhock is widely distributed as well as naturalized in Northern temperate regions. It was imported from Southwestern Asia to Western Europe and before 15th century. It reached to the Europe in 16th century.

Health Benefits of Hollyhock

Hollyhock possesses various medicinal values and treats various health ailments. This plant helps to treat cough, cold, fever and stomach problems. It prevents the kidney stones and relieves the chest congestion. It treats peptic ulcers, hayfever, bladder inflammation, colic, gastritis, emphysema, diarrhea and bronchitis.

Cures fever

During ancient times, Hollyhock is used to cure the high fever. It possesses antipyretic properties which clears congestion from nose, treats high fever and cold symptoms. The intake of a cup of hollyhock tea provides relief from the irritation.

Treats sore throat

The tea made from Hollyhock helps to treat sore throat effectively. Flowers, seeds and roots are used to make tea. Honey could be added with the herbal tea for the taste. It cures dry cough and provides relief from the throat irritation.

Heal wounds

Hollyhock reduces the pain and puffiness of the injury. The boiled or soften leaves on the wounds directly. It helps to speed up the healing process.

Gastrointestinal ailments

These herb possess an anti-inflammatory and soothing properties which helps to treat the gastro intestinal problems such as abdominal pain, ulcers, gastritis, irritable bowel movement and diarrhea.

Relief respiratory problems

The intake of Hollyhock tea treats the respiratory problems and nose congestion. It clears the blocked mucus membrane and comforts the throat. The tea could be made from the root. It provides the relief faster.

Improves appetite

The root of Hollyhock promotes the appetite because it possess the starchy property. One should consume the tea to increase the appetite.

Women’s health

The root and flowers of Hollyhock plant eases the kidney and womb irritation in the women. It effectively treats vaginal ejection.

Digestive ailments

The root and leaves of Hollyhock treats the digestive problems. The research shows that this herb has ability to treat enteritis, colitis, peptic ulcers, mouth ulcers and hiatus hernias.

Teething in infants

Teething is irritating as well as painful. The mouthwash made from the root provides relief from this condition. It eliminates the irritation and pain.

Treat burns

Hollyhock root and stems cools the burn, blister and also lowers the swelling as well as pain. It also hydrates the affected areas.

Assist circulation

The decoction made from Hollyhock flower promotes the circulation of blood. 5 ml of decoction in a day should be used for the best results.

Hair health

Hollyhock provides radiant and smooth hair. It serves as an effective herbal conditioner which manages the hair from the dryness.

Moisturizes skin

Hollyhock is a great moisturizer for the skin. This herb also treats dry skin and provides soft, radiant and soft skin. It hydrates the skin for the long hours.

Hair dye

Hollyhock is also an excellent natural hair dye which could be made at home. The blue flowers should be added to the water and boiled which should be shimmered for about 10 minutes and filtered as the dye.

Application

1. As pharmaceutical raw materials for clearing heat, anti-inflammation, detumescence and so on, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field;

2. As active ingredients of skin care products, it is mainly used in cosmetic industry.