Cleome Gynandra vs Ekebergia Capensis

Annual herb native to tropical Africa and Asia used as both a vegetable and medicine across sub-Saharan Africa for pain, infections, and respiratory conditions.

Large evergreen tree native to East and South Africa, used in Zulu and Xhosa traditional medicine for headache, fever, respiratory conditions, and stomach complaints.

glucosinolates, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins

ekebergine, limonoids, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids

headache, fever, wounds, respiratory infections, digestive disorders

headache, fever, respiratory conditions, stomach ulcers, malaria

analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic

analgesic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer

Fresh leaves as vegetable or 5–10g as tea daily

Bark decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

pregnancy high doses, allergy to Cleomaceae

pregnancy, children under 6

mild digestive upset

mild nausea, digestive upset