The сommon hollyhock belongs to perennial crops, there are about 85 species of this plant, within which there are more than 1,500 varieties. The stems grow up to 2.5 m in height. The leaves have a matte rough surface, can be entirely marginal or pinnately lobed, depending on the variety. The color of the flowers can be white to almost black. It blooms with large, bright, fragrant flowers, which consist of 5 fused petals that form a tube. The crown has the shape of a wheel. It is difficult to grow in the wild. It is considered a magical talisman that brings good luck and drives away evil forces from the territory where it grows. Europe is considered the birthplace of this plant.
Nowadays, the сommon hollyhock can be used to treat skin burns or furunculosis. The flowers of the plant are also used to produce dyes. Tinctures made from the root are used to treat various inflammatory diseases. The petals are used for weight loss. It has been proven that they can help you lose more than 4 kg in 1 month. However, you should follow some dietary rules. The flower extract is added to creams and tonics to tone the skin, eliminate oily sheen, and make the skin velvety and soft. Also, young shoots can be consumed fresh in salads and made into soup. In case of bronchopulmonary diseases, as well as gastritis and hemorrhoids, the stem-rose extract is actively used. For decorative purposes, they are used to decorate personal plots and flower beds. They can decorate not only with their flowers, but also with large leaves. They are used to create green walls or hedges, and are also used to divide the site into zones.
