Globemallow
OTHER NAME(S): Common Globemallow, Copper Globemallow, Desert Mallow, False Mallow, Flame Mallow, Hierba del Negro, Hierba de vara de San José, Hierba del golpe, Moss Rose, Narrowleaf Desertmallow, Narrowleaf Globemallow, Pale Globemallow, Prairie Mallow, Red False Mallow, Scarlet Globemallow, Vara de San José, Sphaeralcea angustifolia, Sphaeralcea coccinea, Sphaeralcea incana, Mal de Ojo, Sphéralcée à feuilles étroites
Overview
Globemallow (Sphaeralcea angustifolia) is a flowering herb. The leaves have been used to make medicine.
Globemallow might reduce inflammation and improve immune function, but its effects in humans are unclear.
Some people use globemallow for cough, osteoarthritis, burns, and diarrhea, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Globemallow overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if globemallow is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Globemallow 1% gel is possibly safe when applied directly to the skin for up to 4 weeks.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if globemallow is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: Globemallow 1% gel is possibly safe when applied directly to the skin for up to 4 weeks.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if globemallow is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Globemallow overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of globemallow 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
- Meckes M, David-Rivera AD, Nava-Aguilar V, Jimenez A. Activity of some Mexican medicinal plant extracts on carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. Phytomedicine 2004;11(5):446-451.
- Pendery BM, Rumbaugh MD. Globemallows. Rangelands 1993;15(3):127-130.
- Romero-Cerecero O, Meckes-Fischer M, Zamilpa A, et al. Clinical trial for evaluating the effectiveness and tolerability of topical Sphaeralcea angustifolia treatment in hand osteoarthritis. J Ethnopharmacol 2013;147(2):467-73.
- Serrano-Román J, Nicasio-Torres P, Hernández-Pérez E, Jiménez-Ferrer E. Pharmacokinetic study of anti-osteoarthritic compounds of a standardized fraction from Sphaeralcea angustifolia. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021;14(7):610.
- Serrano-Román J, Nicasio-Torres P, Hernández-Pérez E, Jiménez-Ferrer E. Elimination pharmacokinetics of sphaeralcic acid, tomentin and scopoletin mixture from a standardized fraction of Sphaeralcea angustifolia (Cav.) G. Don orally administered. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2020;183:113143.