High mallow makes a good demulcent tea for coughs, hoarseness, bronchitis inflammation of the larynx and tonsils, and irritation of the respiratory Passages. It can also be taken for laryngitis, emphysema, and lung catarrh, and for catarrh gastritis and enteritis. Externally, a decotion can, be used to wash wounds and sores. Make a poultice of the herb to soothe irritations and inflammations. A warm enema made from the leaves is helpful for intestinal inflammation. Astringent, demulcent, Astringent, demulcent, emollient, expectorant.