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Dietary supplement

Malva Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Malva is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and cough, digestive upset, skin irritation.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Malva by Herbal Terra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: wildcrafted mallow (Malva sylvestris) dried leaf liquid extract. Mallow has traditionally been used to soothe the throat and digestive tract, and it's the only ingredient listed as active.

The product also contains menstruum, which is the liquid used to extract and preserve the herb.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Mallow product and its label doesn't state a use — see Mallow's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for mallow in humans isn't established in our data. You'll see it marketed for constipation, cough, dry eye, dry mouth, and eczema — but the research backing for any of these uses is insufficient to rate them reliably.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means we don't have strong clinical evidence yet. If you're considering it for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Mallow

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Mallow is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data are limited. The most common side effects reported when taken by mouth are diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.

During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided unless your doctor clears it. While breastfeeding, safety is unknown — avoid it unless you've confirmed it with your doctor.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Mallow

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check in this product. That doesn't rule out interactions — just that they aren't yet documented — so confirm with your own pharmacist or doctor before combining it with any medications you take.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This liquid extract of mallow has no documented drug interactions in our data, which is reassuring if you take medications. That said, the herb itself hasn't been widely studied in humans, and we don't have reliable evidence it works for the conditions it's marketed for.

It's generally well tolerated for short-term use, but steer clear during pregnancy and breastfeeding without medical clearance. Chat with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it makes sense for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Malva, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 617503335609
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234986
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Malva by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
617503335609
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Malva (Malva sylvestris) dried leaf liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Malva sylvestris

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

See for yourself

Malva by Herbal Terra label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Malva by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Mallow (Malva sylvestris) is a traditional herb valued for its soothing, mucilage-rich leaves and flowers, used mostly for sore throat, cough, and min...

Wildcrafted Malva (Malva sylvestris) dried leaf liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Malva by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Malva. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Malva, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Malva by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Malva by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Malva. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Malva contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided unless your doctor clears it. While breastfeeding, safety is unknown — talk with your doctor before using it. Neither is off-limits, but you need their personalized advice first.
What side effects might I experience?
Mallow taken by mouth is generally well tolerated, but some people report diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. These tend to be mild, and the herb seems to work well for short-term use.
Does this actually work for cough, constipation, or dry mouth?
The research backing for mallow in any of these uses is insufficient to rate reliably right now. That means we don't have strong clinical evidence yet — not that it doesn't work, just that it hasn't been well studied in humans.
What exactly is in this bottle?
One active ingredient: wildcrafted mallow leaf liquid extract. The other ingredient listed — menstruum — is the liquid used to extract and preserve the herb, not an active ingredient itself.
Is it safe to take this with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for mallow. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist, so check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or confirm with your pharmacist before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind Malva’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Malva's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Mallow 2 references
  1. Ameri A, Heydarirad G, Rezaeizadeh H, Choopani R, Ghobadi A, Gachkar L. Evaluation of Efficacy of an Herbal Compound on Dry Mouth in Patients With Head and Neck Cancers: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2016;21(1):30-3. PubMed
  2. Elsagh M, Fartookzadeh MR, Kamalinejad M, et al. Efficacy of the Malva sylvestris L. flowers aqueous extract for functional constipation: A placebo-controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2015;21(2):105-11. PubMed

See these in context on the Mallow monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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