Alcea setosa, is also known as a Bristly Hollyhock. This plant native habitat is leading us to eastern Mediterranean region but it can be found on some other places as well. It’s been used for many years in traditional medicine for treating a wide variety of skin conditions, including injuries, burns and inflammation.
Bristly Hollyhock is medicinal plant with high antioxidant and anti inflammatory activity. These properties make Bristly Hollyhock effective in the treatment of skin diseases such as eczema.
Maybe the most important compounds – antioxidant compounds of Alcea setosa play an important role in boosting immunity of our body and that’s why it have a health protective factor. As we know eczema occurs as a result of an inadequate immune reaction of the skin to common allergens. By strengthening immunity, Alcea setosa can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as atopic dermatitis (or eczema) and also can contribute to the alleviation of eczema symptoms if they are already exists.
We need to know that leaves of Alcea setosa are being used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation for many years. Alcea setosa can be used externally as well as a poultice for areas of scaling skin and painful inflammations, and can also help with red, scaly, itchy rash on the skin especially on the elbows, knees, back, buttocks and scalp. We need to mention that Alcea setosa is a great moisturizer for the skin, and that’s why it’s great for a dry skin treatment; It hydrates the skin for the long hours making cracked, dry skin soft and gentle again.
In order to significantly remove the painful manifestations on the skin (rash, dermatitis, eczema, irritation) it is recommended to resort to natural remedies and as we know natural substances are safe for our body and we can use them on a regular basis.