Spiderwort:

Small-Leaf Spiderwort 

Tradescantia fiumiensis – White flowers

Virginia Spiderwort 

Tradescantia virginiana – Purple flowers

Ohio Spiderwort

Tradescantia ohiensis – Purple Flowers

Purple Heart

Tradescantia pallida – all purple even the leaves – Not edible

Detoxification, Skin, Female reproductive, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Cancer

Detoxification – aid to kidneys – blood circulation and diuresis

Gi – Protects and heals ulcer, stomachache, overeating, laxative (roots)

Skin – similar to Aloe vera for burns and rashes – the mucilaginous substance in stems; expels poisons – poultice – bites (ants, spiders), stings (bee), cancer 

Female reproductive – premenstrual cramps, increases milk production

Cancer – internal or external (mainly root)

Use: Young leaves & stems (raw or cooked), flowers (raw). Flower and root can be made into herbal medicine.

There is a mention that the Small-leaf spiderwort can treat metatarsal tuberculosis and gonorrhea. Purple flowers and hairs will turn pink if located near gamma radiation. Some people are saying that plant treats radiation burns and rashes, but there is no proof of that. It is cooling and soothing plant.