Description

Malva verticillata Seed（冬葵子）

Malva seeds are the dried, mature seeds of the Malvaceae plant (Malva oleracea). They possess diuretic, laxative, lactation-promoting, and swelling-reducing properties, and are a commonly used ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine. Their effects are mild, and they are often used to improve problems such as difficulty urinating, insufficient lactation, and constipation. However, their use should be tailored to individual constitution and diagnosed according to traditional Chinese medicine principles.