View photos of the medicinal plant, Sphaeralcea grossulariifoliam (Gooseberry-leaf globemallow), profiled in Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest (as Sphaeralcea spp.).
A passage from Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest:
Urethral and bladder irritation responds well to this soothing plant. Surrounding urinary tract tissues are soothed through contact with these Malvaceae constituents, which are eliminated through the urine. If there is an infection, extra benefit will be seen from the addition of an appropriate urinary tract antibacterial herb such as Manzanita or Juniper.
A passage from Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest:
Use Globemallow in beginning stages of bronchitis when the lungs and throat feel hot and irritated. Also if there is an unproductive cough the tea sipped throughout the day will gently diminish the cough reflex. Most find it soothing to inflamed bronchial and throat tissues.
