Chinese Mallow
OTHER NAME(S): Cluster Mallow, Cluster Malva, Malva, Mauve Chinoise, Mauve Crépue, Mauve Frisée, Mauve Verticillee, Whorled Mallow, Malva verticillata, Malva Verticellata, Melva verticellata, Mauve Chinois, Malva China, Mauve chinoise
Overview
Chinese mallow (Malva verticillate) is an herb. The leaf used to be eaten as a vegetable. Some people use the plant to make medicine.
There isn't enough reliable information available to know how Chinese mallow might work.
People use Chinese mallow for constipation, kidney failure, and diabetes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for Chinese Mallow overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Chinese mallow is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Chinese mallow is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Chinese mallow is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Surgery: Chinese mallow might affect blood sugar levels. There is some concern that it might make blood sugar control difficult during and after surgery. Stop taking Chinese mallow at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
- Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with Chinese MallowChinese mallow might lower blood sugar levels. Taking Chinese mallow along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Chinese mallow might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
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- Shimizu N, Asahara H, Tomoda M, et al. Constituents of seed of Malva verticillata. VII. Structural features and reticuloendothelial system-potentiating activity of MVS-I, the major neutral polysaccharide. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1991;39:2630-2.
- Gonda R, Tomoda M, Kanari M, et al. Constituents of the seed of Malva verticillata. VI. Characterization and immunological activities of a novel acidic polysaccharide. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1990;38:2771-4.
- Tomoda M, Shimizu N, Gonda R, et al. Anti-complementary and hypoglycemic activities of the glycans from the seeds of Malva verticillata. Planta Med 1990;56:168-70.
- Gonda R, Tomoda M, Shimizu N, Kanari M. Characterization of an acidic polysaccharide from the seeds of Malva verticillata stimulating the phagocytic activity of cells of the RES. Planta Med 1990;56:73-6.
- Shimizu N, Tomoda M. Constituents of the seed of Malva verticillata. I. Structural features of the major neutral polysaccharide. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1987;35:4981-4.
- Jeong YT, Song CH. Antidiabetic activities of extract from Malva verticillate seed via the activation of AMP-activated protein kinase. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2011;21(90):921-9. doi: 10.4014/jmb.1104.04015.
- Jung-Hwan K, Youn Hee N, Sun-Woo J, et al. Flavonoid 8-O-Glucuronides from the Aerial Parts of Malva verticillata and Their Recovery Effects on Alloxan-Induced Pancreatic Islets in Zebrafish. Molecules. 2018 Apr;23(4):833.
- Bao L, Bao X, Li P, Wang X, Ao W. Chemical profiling of Malva verticillata L. by UPLC-Q-TOF-MSE and their antioxidant activity in vitro. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2018;150:420-6.