The whole plant and its parts (leaves, seeds, and roots) are widely used in traditional and
Cleome viscosa, otherwise known as Asian spiderflower or Tick weed is an annual herb that grows up to a meter high.
It has a long history of traditional medicinal use in various cultures. Here are some potential health benefits associated with Cleome viscosa
1. BOOSTS APPETITE
Cleome Viscosa is incorporated into food as a stimulant to increase appetite.
2. ACTS
AS DIGESTIVE STIMULANT
Cleome viscosa has been used to support digestive health. It helps to improve
I. Digestion
II. Relieve constipation and alleviate symptoms associated with digestive disorders like bloating and stomach cramps.
A decoction is used to treat illnesses like colic and dysentery by acting as an expectorant and digestive stimulant.
3. BOOSTS FERTILITY IN WOMAN
It is believed that chewing the leaves of Cleome Viscosa for a week will increase a woman’s chances of getting pregnant.
4. FOR TREATMENT OF EXTERNAL WOUNDS.
The leaves and flowers of Cleome Viscosa contain compounds that may help accelerate wound healing. It have wound-healing properties, aiding in the repair and regeneration of damaged skin tissues.
The leaves of Cleome Viscosa mixed with lemon juice and camphor or naphthalene are applied externally to cure
I. Wounds
II. Ulcers
Iii. Ease rheumatism
Combat herpes infections by acting as an anti-irritant.
5. COMBATS JOINTS PAIN
The plant is packed fully with anti-inflammatory properties. Cleome viscosa has been traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory agent. It may help reduce inflammation and associated symptoms in conditions like arthritis, rheumatism, and other inflammatory diseases.
An extract from the leaves is mixed with lemon juice and directly applied to the affected body part to combat the above stated discomforts and joints injuries.
6. TO COMBAT SEXUAL TRANSMITTED DISEASES
The decoction or extract from the plant is a potent for curing
Gonorrhoea and Herpes.
7. FOR TREATING DYSENTERY
Decoctions of Cleome Viscosa is very useful in the treatment of the following
diarrhoea and dysentery.
8. TO COMBAT PILES
The decoction of the seeds is applied as a wash to treat piles. The seed has 0.04% viscosin and 0.1% viscosic acid very powerful.
TREATMENT OF EARACHES
9. For the treatment of earaches, a paste made from the root of Cleome Viscosa is applied externally.
Also you can crush the leaves in your palms and just fold the crushed leaves and put it in your ears to combat the pain in the ear.
But take note that if indeed you have an ear ache in there then you may feel some burning sensation in the ears.
10. PACKED WITH ANALGESIC EFFECTS
The plant is full of analgesic properties or pain-relieving benefits and for that purpose Cleome viscosa helps to alleviate pain caused by various conditions like headaches, muscle aches, and joint pain.
11. PROVIDES RESPIRATORY COMFORT
Respiratory support: Cleome viscosa has been traditionally used to relieve respiratory discomfort and treat respiratory conditions like I. Asthma
II. Bronchitis
III.Coughs.
Its expectorant properties helps promote the expulsion of mucus from the respiratory tract.
12. PACKED WITH ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS
Antimicrobial activity: Cleome viscosa possesses antimicrobial properties and has been used traditionally to treat various infections.
It helps to combat bacterial and fungal pathogens, potentially aiding in the treatment of skin infections, urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and more.
13. TO COMBAT SCORPION STINGS
The juice of the root is used to relieve scorpion stings .
14. The seeds are documented to be beneficial in helminthic infections
15. In Sri Lanka, the roots and seeds of the plant are considered a cardiac stimulant and are given internally in cases of snake-bite.
16.The leaves are used for the treatment of boils by applying the liquid extract on it.
17. The leaves are boiled and marinated in sour milk for 2-3 days and eaten as a nutritious meal, which is believed to improve eyesight, provide energy and cure marasmus.
REFERENCE
1.https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2014/680879/
3.https://www.ourhealthmantra.com/product/cleome-viscosa-jakhia/
4.https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Cleome+viscosa
5.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleome_viscosa
6.https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species-search/details/?id=15500
7.https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Cleome+viscosa
8.https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/33047
9.http://flora.sa.gov.au/cgi-bin/speciesfacts_display.cgi?form=speciesfacts&name=Cleome_viscosa
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