Stokrozen

Stokrozen, helend kruid, kythira

Usually it is found cultivated as ornamental plant (since very long ago). It has pharmaceutical properties. Flowers have light pink to purple.

Wetenschappelijke naam: Althea pallida (There is also Althea rosea that is cultivated in gardens)

Familie: Malvaceae

Kythera Naam: Dentromolocha, Molocha

Naam in andere plaatsen in Griekenland: Dentromolocha, Molocha

Collectie: It is in wet areas. Its flowers are collected in early summer. When its blooming period ends, from August to September, leaves are collected.

Eigenschappen: Antitussive, it fights bronchitis. It is also healing. Its fresh leaves fight skin irritations and burns. Roots help to the treatment of dysentery, nephritis, cystitis and gastritis.