Scoparia dulcis Linn, Sweet Broom Wort, Sweet Broom Weed

Last updated: February 8, 2026Reviewed date: February 8, 2026Reading time: 6 min read

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Scoparia dulcis Linn is a substantial ethnomedicinal plant which is commonly known as sweet broom weed is a perennial plant that is distributed widely in subtropical and tropical regions of India, Brazil, America, Myanmar and West Indies. India is blessed with natural resources and ancient knowledge for judicious utilization. Firstly, humankind utilized material found in the environment on an empirical basis for curing various health...

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Name	Scoparia Weed
Scientific Name	Scoparia dulcis
Native	Distributed throughout tropical and subtropical regions of India, America, Brazil, West Indies, and Myanmar.
Common/English Name	Sweet Broom Wort, Sweet Broom Weed
Name in Other Languages	Hindi: Mithipatti, Ghodatulsi; Tamil: Sarakkotthini; Bengali: Bon-dhonya; Malayalam: Kallurukki; Spanish: Escobilla; English: Licorice weed, Scoparia-weed, Sweet-broom; Portuguese: Vassoura de botão, Vassourinha, tapeiçava, tapixaba, tupixava, vassourinha-doce, vassourinha-miúda Nepal: Chinijhar; Bangladesh: Bondhonia, dujhanga; Indonesia: Djakatuwa, gindjé menir gindjé djepun, , ginje jepun, jakatuwa, ginje menir, rumput patimah; Thailand: Kratai chaam yai, mafia duean ha, yaa hua maeng hun; Philippines: Hibi-hibihan, kacha-kachahan, isa-isa, isisa, malismalisan, mala-anis, malaamis, sampalokan; Vietnam: cam thao nam, Cam thao dat, da cam thao; Japan: Seitaka-kanabiki-sô; French Guiana: Balai-doux, herbe à balai sauvage, herbe à balai, petit balai à grains; Benin: Vivitèton; Burkina Faso: Boroémia, kouiguin, guékan, timin-timin; Congo: Ginge, oye, oyê; Gabon: Buko-bu-lyamba, dugadji-du-bakongu, buko-bwa-lyamba, dugandaga-dwa-dimbu, évoyè, kaké-lyamba, ézombolo, lépèrè, mulyalyamba, ndènghè, munyanyanga, ogandag-igondjo, ogoi-a-dyamba, ogoï-a-lyamba, ogoi-a-lyamba, pito-di-mbodu, osimyale, voyé, woyè; Ivory Coast: Boroémia, guékan; Madagascar: Anatsina, famafatambo, famafampanavy, mamiaho, jamalamprika, tsinjiajia; Niger: kabou beri, argumm, puma fâda; Nigeria: Atioto usa, mayinmayin, bimobimo, mesaenmesen gogoro, misimis-gogo, omisinmisin gogoro, olomu yinrin, ufu ija; Sierra Leone: Pondo livali
Parts used	Whole plant, barks, leaves, roots
Plant Growth Habit	Annual erect
Soil	Well-drained
Plant Size	1 m tall
Root	Profusely branched, pale yellow, straight, 10-15 cm long
Leaf	Obovate-oblong to oblanceolate, 1.4 – 3.5 x 0.8 -1.5 cm
Flowering Time	Summer and Autumn
Flower	Small, white, 4-5 mm in diameter
Fruit shape & size	Capsules
Fruit color	Brown
Seed	Minute

Scoparia Weed Scientific Classification

Scientific Name: Scoparia dulcis

Rank	Scientific Name & (Common Name)
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)
Subkingdom	Viridiplantae (Green plants)
Infrakingdom	Streptophyta (Land plants)
Superdivision	Embryophyta
Division	Tracheophyta (Vascular plants, tracheophytes)
Class	Magnoliopsida
Order	Lamiales
Family	Plantaginaceae (Plantains)
Genus	Scoparia L. (Licorice weed)
Species	Scoparia dulcis L. (Licorice weed)
Synonyms	Ambulia micrantha Raf. Capraria dulcis (L.) Kuntze Capraria dulcis var. albiflora Kuntze Capraria dulcis var. coerulea Kuntze Gratiola micrantha Nuttall Scoparia dulcis var. tenuifolia Griseb. Scoparia grandif Iora Nash Scoparia grandiflora Nash Scoparia gypsophyloides Walp. Scoparia nudicaulis Chod. & Hassl. Scoparia procumbens Jacq. Scoparia purpurea Ridl. Scoparia ternata Forssk.

Plant description

It is a branched herb having wiry stems that grow upto 1 meter tall. Leaves are 3-note whorled, obovate-oblong to oblanceolate measuring 1.4-3.5 x 0.8 -1.5 cm, subacute at apex, tapering to base and coarsely crenate-serrate from the above base and is glabrous on both surfaces. Flowers are small and white which occurs in leaf axils. Petioles measure 9 mm long. Pedicles are 5-7 mm long and are glabrous. Calyx lobes are oval to oblong measuring 2.5-3 x l mm, glabrous within and without and is ciliate at margins. It has green stamens and an ovary. Roots are profusely branched. The plant blooms small and white flowers in small 2-4 or 5 flowered inflorescences. Seeds are minute and many.

Traditional uses

Plant (fresh or dried) are used as an aid for the treatment of kidney stones, stomach ailments, insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।" data-rx-term="diabetes" data-rx-definition="Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar stays too high because insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।">diabetes, hypertension, hemorrhoids, bronchitis, antipyretic, pain-relieving medicine. সহজ বাংলা: ব্যথানাশক ওষুধ।" data-rx-term="analgesic" data-rx-definition="An analgesic is a pain-relieving medicine. সহজ বাংলা: ব্যথানাশক ওষুধ।">analgesic, and urinary disorders.
It relieves pain and urinary tract infections.
The plant is used for treating ailments such as stomach aches, diarrhea, kidney problems, kidney stones, and fever.
It is used to treat digestive problems, fever, pulmonary conditions, hypertension, skin disorders, dysentery, anemia, insect bites, insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।" data-rx-term="diabetes" data-rx-definition="Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar stays too high because insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।">diabetes, albuminuria, and herpes.
Leaves and young shoots are eaten as vegetables.
The whole plant is useful for treatment of herpes, colds, coughs, nausea, fevers, dizziness and also as an antidote for snake bites as well as cassava intoxication.
In infants, it provides relief from vomiting when used with milk and when used in large doses, it persuades vomiting to clear out the digestive system.
Plant decoction is used to treat gonorrhea and remittent fever and also to induce labor.
Use fresh or dried plants externally used to treat various skin problems such as ulcers, bruises, pimples, eczema, and impetigo.
In Brazil, it is used for treating wounds and hemorrhoids.

References

Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

Which doctor may help?

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What to tell the doctor

Write when the problem started and how it changed.
Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Basic physical examination by a clinician
CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

Drink safe fluids and monitor temperature.
In dengue-prone areas, discuss CBC and platelet count when fever persists or warning signs appear.
Use tepid sponging for high fever discomfort; avoid ice-cold bathing.

OTC medicine safety

For fever, common fever medicine may be discussed with a clinician or pharmacist.
Avoid aspirin/ibuprofen-like medicines in suspected dengue unless a doctor says it is safe.

Avoid these mistakes

Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

Fever with breathing difficulty, confusion, repeated vomiting, bleeding, severe weakness, stiff neck, or dehydration needs urgent care.

Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Medicine doctor / pediatrician for children / qualified clinician

Tests to discuss with doctor

Temperature chart and hydration assessment
CBC with platelet count if fever persists or dengue/other infection is possible
Urine test, malaria/dengue tests, chest evaluation, or blood culture only when clinically indicated

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
Which tests are really needed now?
Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?
Do I need antibiotics, or is this more likely viral?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Go to emergency care if you notice:

Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration

Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.

Step 1
Check danger signs first
If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.
Step 2
Record the symptom story
Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.
Step 3
Visit a qualified clinician
A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.
Step 4
Do only useful tests
Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.
Step 5
Follow up and return early if worse
If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips

Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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