fleawort

• 地中海地区的一种车前草，其种子遇水膨胀并变成凝胶状，用作温和的泻药。

A plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative.

1. Mediterranean plantainB2formalmedical

   A plant from Mediterranean regions, specifically a type of plantain, whose seeds become gelatinous when wet and are traditionally used as a mild laxative.

   车前子

   • Fleawort seeds are sometimes soaked in water to produce a soothing gel.
   • Herbalists have used fleawort for centuries to relieve constipation.
   • The seeds of fleawort swell significantly when moistened.
   • A tea made from fleawort seeds can aid digestion.

   同义词psyllium