Hollyhock
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Botanical Name |
Alcea rosea/Althaea rosea |
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Family |
Malvaceae |
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Other Names |
Beyond the seas, common hollyhock, garden hollyhock |
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Description |
Tall, leafy biennial or perennial herb. Erect stems Up to 3m/10ft.Leaves long stalked and wrinkled Flowers: pink, crimson, yellow, white July – September |
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Native to |
China |
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Cultivated in |
Europe |
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Parts Used |
Flowers |
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Cultivation |
Any well-drained soil |
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Propagation |
Grow from seed in spring or late autumn. |
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Harvesting |
Flowers and leaves as required |
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Actions |
Antiphlogistic, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, laxative |
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Constituents |
Tannins Flavonoids and anthocyanidins based on malvidin |
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Respiratory |
Coughs, sore throats, asthma |
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Digestive |
Constipation, nausea, diarrhoea |
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Nervous system |
Insomnia |