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    Gastroprotective Mucilage Barrier, Prebiotic Bowel Regulator & Glycemic Sovereign (健脾和胃 / 清热化痰润肠通便生津润燥降血糖降血脂治胃十二指肠溃疡反流性食管炎便秘 — 埃及法老王三千年第一护胃神菜 Molokhia / 胃黏膜保护与排毒通便药皇 / 锦葵科极品鼠李半乳糖醛酸聚糖仙草)

    长果黄麻 / 埃及野麻 / 菜用黄麻 / 麻薏 / 埃及国王菜 / 麻叶绣球 — Corchorus olitorius L. (syn. Corchorus decemangularis, Corchorus catharticus)

    Pinyin: Chángguǒ Huángmá / Āijí Yěmá / Máyì · Malay: Molokhia / Sayur Molokhia / Jute Daun / Jew's Mallow / Tossa Jute / Nalta Jute / Bush Okra · Family: Malvaceae / Tiliaceae (锦葵科 / 椴树科 / 黄麻属)

    Botanical Illustration

    Energetics

    Cool to Cold, Bland, Slippery-Lubricating (微寒 / 甘淡微寒滑利)

    Flavor

    Sweet, bland, pleasantly mucilaginous, cooling (大甘、淡、微寒、黏稠滑利、气清香润爽)

    Meridians

    Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃), Lung (肺), Large Intestine (大肠)

    Traditional Edict

    Molokhia / Jew's Mallow (Sayur Molokhia / Chang Guo Huang Ma / Ma Yi / Guowang Cai). 10-ribbed cylindrical capsules with mucilaginous leaves. Sovereign Egyptian Pharaonic Gastroprotective Soup: rich rhamnogalacturonan hydrogel shields gastric ulcers from acid, lubricates dry intestines, blunts postprandial glucose.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    • Leaves are non-toxic and culinary-safe; mature seeds contain cardenolides (avoid ingesting seeds). Safe in pregnancy, lactation, and geriatrics. Highly recommended in convalescence.

    Clinical Applications

    • Gastric ulceration and reflux esophagitis GERD (viscous hydrogel barrier via Mucilage >= 12.0%), chronic dysbiotic constipation (prebiotic short-chain fatty acid surge), and postprandial glycemic spikes (alpha-glucosidase inhibition via Hyperoside).

    Quality Markers

    Water-Soluble Rhamnogalacturonan Mucilage >= 12.0%, Hyperoside >= 0.60% & Total Polyphenols >= 3.50% (HPLC standard)

    Mechanism & Phytochemistry

    1. Rhamnogalacturonan mucilage forms a shear-thinning viscoelastic barrier over gastric ulcers, stimulating mucosal PGE2 release. 2. Soluble fiber delays intestinal glucose absorption by >30%.

    Preparation & Dosage

    THE ROYAL EGYPTIAN PHARAONIC MOLOKHIA SOUP: Simmer 100 to 150 g fresh minced leaves with chicken broth and garlic for 3 min (whisk into rich emerald mucilaginous soup); consume warm before meals daily. Dried leaf powder: 5 to 10 g daily in warm water. Leaves are non-toxic (do not ingest mature seeds).

    Appended Prescriptions

    • 1. The Sovereign Gastritis & Acid Reflux Shield Broth (Sup Molokhia Kerapu) with ginger. 2. Postprandial Glycemic & Prebiotic Colon Tonic with Coix seed water (Air Barli).

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