Hollyhocks

Hollyhocks are biennials or short-lived perennials in the mallow family, the same family as hibiscus. Hollyhocks grow a root system and a rosette of leaves. The second year, their flowering stems emerge, and they bloom. Hollyhocks originated in Asia and the area around the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. The botanical name comes from the Latin word 'altheo,' which means 'to cure,' because some hollyhocks have medicinal properties.

Most of the gardeners grow hollyhocks for their ornamental value. While their stunning stalks and flowers have made them favorites of many generations of gardeners, it is their medicinal value that most appealed to the earliest growers. Over the centuries, salves and teas made from different parts of the plant were used to cure many different things. Hollyhocks are completely edible, which means that you can use them to make your garden so beautiful, but they are also perfect for creating a revitalizing tea. You have to try to grow hollyhock in your garden or backyard, because you can use this medicinal plant to help ease a few common conditions naturally and safely.

Hollyhock is a garden plant so famous for it's beautiful, vividly-colored, ruffly flowers.

Hollyhock grows up to 3 m high. The stems are pubescent and light green. The Leaves are orbicular, medium green and 7 to 15 cm across. The flower is showy, the color can be pink, mauve, red, white, purple and yellow. The schizocarp fruit has 20 to 30 small, oval and flattened seeds.

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The Health Benefits of Hollyhock

Hollyhock possesses various medicinal values and treats various health ailments. This medicinal plant helps to treat cough, cold, fever, stomach problems, prevents the kidney stones and relieves the chest congestion. You can use hollyhock as an edible way to add vibrant color to your foods and get a boost of flavonoids in your diet. "Flavonoids are rich in antioxidant activity and can help your body ward off everyday toxins"!

. You can use hollyhock as a herbal tea to help soothe inflammation of tissues in the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and respiratory tracts.

. The root and flowers of Hollyhock plant eases the kidney.

. The root and leaves of Hollyhock treats the digestive problems.

. Hollyhock is a great moisturizer for the skin. This medicinal herb also treats dry skin and provides soft skin.

It is so important to consult your doctor before using Hollyhock to treat any condition, as it may interact with medications. All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment!{alertInfo}

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