Dried Cleome viscosa 100g.

Dried Cleome viscosa 100g.

Cleome viscosa, a traditional medicinal herb widely used in South and Southeast Asian herbal systems, is known for its strong bitter and pungent nature. The dried whole plant is traditionally used in external applications, herbal decoctions, and limited culinary preparations.

Key Features

• Traditionally used to support relief from muscle and joint discomfort

• Valued in herbal systems for stiffness, pain, and swelling support

• Commonly used in traditional external herbal applications

• Traditionally used to support ear and skin-related conditions

• Included in multi-herb traditional formulations

• Used cautiously due to strong potency and bitter compounds

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support relief from muscle, tendon, and joint pain

• Commonly used in herbal practices for stiffness and numbness

• Traditionally used in external remedies for bruises and inflammation

• Used in traditional systems for ear discomfort support

• Traditionally included in formulations for vitality and general wellness

• Occasionally used in parasite-supporting traditional preparations

Traditional Preparation Methods

External Herbal Application:
The dried plant is boiled in water, and the resulting decoction or residue is applied to painful or inflamed areas.

Alcohol-Based Liniment:
Dried leaves may be soaked in alcohol in traditional preparations for external massage and pain relief.

Herbal Decoction (Controlled Use):
In some traditional systems, the herb is carefully boiled and consumed as part of multi-herb formulations.

Culinary Preparation:
Young shoots and leaves may be pickled or cooked as part of traditional dishes; raw use is avoided due to bitterness.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Cleome viscosa
Common Names: Sticky Cleome, Wild Mustard, Cleome Herb
Plant Family: Cleomaceae
Part Used: Dried Whole Plant