cataplasmic

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• cataplasmic — adj. [Gr. kataplassein, to spread over] Irregular galls caused by parasites or other factors …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

• Portulaca Oleracea — L. Purslane (E); Verdolaga (S). The leaves are edible raw or cooked. The seeds serve as a grain. The plant is regarded as diuretic, cataplasmic, galactogogic, and vermifuge. The seeds, said to be anthelmintic, antidysenteric, astringent,… …   EthnoBotanical Dictionary

• Sesamum Indicum — L. Sesame (E); Ajonjoli (S) . The seeds, made into sweetmeats , are toasted and ground into meal. Expressed oil is used for salads, liniments, cooking, and illumination. The seeds are considered aperient, aphrodisiac, cataplasmic, demulcent,… …   EthnoBotanical Dictionary