Corchorus olitorius
Pan-tropical leafy vegetable and medicinal plant fundamental to Egyptian (molokhia) and Nigerian (ewedu) cuisine. Leaf tea for constipation and liver support. Contains mucilage, beta-carotene, and cardiac glycosides (in seeds — AVOID seeds). Highly nutritious.
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Cardiac drugs (seed contamination risk).
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Mucilaginous texture. Leaves very safe as food.
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