Also known as mallow, the leaves of this common wayside weed (Malva rotundifolia or M. neglecta) yield a tea that is high in vitamin A and minerals – a good tonic. The leaves also lend pungency and health to soups and salads. Poultices of the leaves can be used to treat insect bites and other skin irritations.
It would probably not be a good idea to gorge yourself on malva leaves, however – they have been implicated in some cases of livestock poisoning.
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