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Common Mallow

A wild herb that helps with colds and flu. Where to find it and how to use it below. Updated for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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Common Mallow at a glance

Common Mallow icon

Herbal Medical

A wild herb that helps with colds and flu.

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Where to find it

Forage it in Search Mode from March to November.

Town by town: loot locations.

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How to use it

Vanilla Build 42 has no cold medicine, so this is the cold treatment.

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What it does

Effect

Colds and flu. Eat it, or add it to a hot drink, soup or salad.

Worth knowing

Season: March to November.

Treatment order for every injury: health guide.

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Quick answers

Where do you find Common Mallow in Project Zomboid?

Forage it in Search Mode from March to November.

What is Common Mallow used for?

A wild herb that helps with colds and flu. Vanilla Build 42 has no cold medicine, so this is the cold treatment.

What does Common Mallow do in Project Zomboid?

Colds and flu. Eat it, or add it to a hot drink, soup or salad.

Item data from the ProjectZom item database, with stats from the Build 42 game data as published by pzfans.com and pindrop.gg.