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Talinum Frutosum, popularly known for many names in Brazil, among them Fat Mary, Cow's tongue, among others, is a cosmopolitan herb from the tropical regions of America long introduced in Africa, where it is considered native.
Although ruderal, the frutosum talinum is considered an ornamental plant due to the strong green color of its leaves contrasting with the mimosas pink flowers, sprinkling vases and gardens. It is also used in homemade medicine for the treatment of diabetes, measles and constipation, being very effective in care for wounds, eczema and healing due to its high mucilage content with emollient properties. It also has hepato-protective, nephro-protective, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Although it is a long time used as food in African countries, where it was introduced, here in Brazil is considered a non-conventional alimentary plant.
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Talinum Frutosum, popularly known for many names in Brazil, among them Fat Mary, Cow's tongue, among others, is a cosmopolitan herb from the tropical regions of America long introduced in Africa, where it is considered native.
Although ruderal, the frutosum talinum is considered an ornamental plant due to the strong green color of its leaves contrasting with the mimosas pink flowers, sprinkling vases and gardens. It is also used in homemade medicine for the treatment of diabetes, measles and constipation, being very effective in care for wounds, eczema and healing due to its high mucilage content with emollient properties. It also has hepato-protective, nephro-protective, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Although it is a long time used as food in African countries, where it was introduced, here in Brazil is considered a non-conventional alimentary plant.