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Jambu is a perennial flowering herb that is native to the tropical regions of Brazil. It is also known widely as the toothache plant as the leaves and flowers contain a powerful analgesic agent spilanthol used to numb toothache. Small amounts of the shredded leaves give a piquant peppery flavour to salads. Both its fresh and cooked leaves may be used in dishes, often alongside chilies and garlic to add flavour and vitamins to other foods. It is said to offset the intense heat of chilies and peppers. Cooked leaves lose their strong flavour and are widely used as cooked greens.

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