Description
Corchorus tridens L. is a wild, herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family, widely recognized for its edible, mucilaginous leaves and traditional medicinal applications across Africa and Asia.
Medicinal Uses
Treats digestive problems (stomach pain, diarrhea)
Used for STIs and fever/pain
Leaves applied to wounds and burns
Has antimicrobial and antioxidant activity
Food Uses
Leaves eaten as a mucilaginous vegetable in soups
Nutritious: rich in vitamins (A, C, E), proteins, minerals
Also used as animal fodder
Cultivation
Propagated mainly by seeds
Seeds sown at start of rainy season
Hot-water soaking improves germination
Leaves harvested 4–6 weeks after planting
