| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Hierba de puerco | Botanical | The leaves, used to treat stomach disorders, are regarded as diuretic and sedative. In Mexico, the leaves are used as a substitute for Chinese tea. As a vegetable they contain about 7.4% protein. The seeds are demulcent and emollient. (references) | |
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