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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 Malva (Malva sylvestris) dried leaf liquid extract — a concentrate of the dried leaf in liquid form. The inactive ingredient is menstruum, a standard solvent used in liquid herbal extracts.

The extract itself supplies the plant's compounds in a form your body can absorb.

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 we hold does not establish reliable effectiveness for any of the uses listed — constipation, cough, atopic dermatitis (eczema), dry eye, or dry mouth. For each of these, the data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

That doesn't mean Malva doesn't work; it means clinical trials backing it up for these purposes are limited or absent in our files.

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.

Orally, Malva is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though human safety data are limited. The adverse effects reported in studies include diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and acid regurgitation — typically at the milder end.

During pregnancy, there is not enough safety information, so the data advises against it. While breastfeeding, safety is unknown; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

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 in this product. That does not rule out interactions with your specific medications, so if you take any prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, or other supplements, confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

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.

Herbal Terra's Malva is a single-ingredient liquid extract with no documented drug interactions — a plus if you take multiple medications. However, the evidence for what it's marketed for (constipation, cough, dry mouth, eczema, dry eye) isn't established.

It's generally well tolerated short-term but not advised in pregnancy and unknown in breastfeeding. Chat with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation.

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) 7439500002062
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234987
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
7439500002062
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Malva (Malva sylvestris) dried leaf liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: USA.

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

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.

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

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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 Malva while I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it in pregnancy.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding is unknown. You'll want to clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first.
What side effects should I watch for?
The most common ones reported are diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, and acid regurgitation. Stop and talk to your pharmacist if any of these bother you or don't settle down.
Does this actually work for constipation or cough?
The evidence we have on file is insufficient to say either way. Clinical trials backing Malva for these uses are limited, so we can't confirm it works reliably.
Why does the label mention dry mouth, dry eye, and eczema?
Those are traditional uses for Malva, but again, the clinical evidence backing them is insufficient in our data. The product may be marketed for them, but we can't confirm effectiveness from the trials we've reviewed.

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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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