Dried Ruellia tuberosa L. Seed 100g.

Dried Ruellia tuberosa L. Seed 100g.

Ruellia tuberosa, commonly known as Minnieroot or Feverroot, is a traditional medicinal plant used in tropical herbal systems. The seeds are primarily used in external applications and are valued in folk medicine for their topical soothing and wound-supporting properties.

Key Features

• Traditionally used for external skin and wound care applications

• Valued in folk medicine for abscess and boil management support

• Commonly used in poultice preparations for inflamed skin conditions

• Traditionally used to support wound cleansing and recovery

• Applied in traditional systems for itching and rash relief

• Not traditionally used for internal consumption

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to support relief from boils and skin abscesses

• Commonly applied in herbal practices for pus-drawing and inflammation reduction

• Traditionally used to support healing of chronic or slow-healing wounds

• Used in traditional systems for soothing rashes and skin irritation

• Commonly used as an external poultice in folk medicine applications

Traditional Preparation Methods

Poultice Application:
Seeds are crushed into a fine powder, mixed with a small amount of clean water, and applied directly to boils, abscesses, or inflamed skin areas.

Skin Soothing Paste:
Ground seeds are blended with water to form a paste and applied to itchy or irritated skin to support relief.

Important Note

This herb is traditionally used externally only. Internal consumption is not recommended in traditional practice due to lack of established safety data.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Ruellia tuberosa L.
Common Names: Minnieroot, Feverroot
Plant Family: Acanthaceae
Part Used: Seeds