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[Shona]

Molokhia leaves. Nalta jute. Jew's mallow. The leaves may be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves have a mucilaginous (thickening) quality that helps thicken soups. In the West the seeds and younger leaves are added to salads while older leaves may be used to make tea. It is mainly used as a herb.

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