Althaea rosea is a member of the Malvaceae family. The Greek word altho, which means to cure, is the source of the generic name Althaea. Hollyhocks are tall, unbranched plants that can be annual, biennial, or perennial. Star-shaped hairs typically cover the herbage. The leaf blades are carried on long petioles and are frequently serrated or lobed.
The Malvaceae family includes Althaea rosea. The Greek word altho, which means to cure, is the source of the name Althaea (generic). Because of the unique abilities of mallows to soften and heal, the word “Malvaceae” (order) is derived from the Greek word malake (soft). The common name Hollyhock may have originated from holy and the Anglo-Saxon term hoc, which stands for Mallon. A majestic decorative plant, Althaea rosea produces a huge, multicoloured single, semi-double, double, or frilled blooms. This plant’s entire body contains mucilage, which is why it is employed in medicine. This herb is helpful for a wide range of illnesses, including cough, arthritis, inflammatory problems, asthma, bronchitis, boils, abscesses, skin scrapes, ulcers, burns, peptic ulceration, renal calculi, and kidney disorders.
