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Hollyhock

Tall, papery garden blooms related to marshmallow and mallow, with a mild flavor and soothing mucilage.

Benefits

Key compounds

Mucilageanthocyaninsflavonoidspolyphenols

May help with

Best for these goals

Soothingantioxidant support

How to use it

Petals floated in drinks and teas, in salads, as colorful garnish, the dark varieties for natural color

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Generally safe in culinary amounts; fine hairs can irritate a few people
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