- Botanical Name : Tridax procumbens
- English Name : Tridax Daisy
- Sanskrit Name : Jayanti-veda
- Malayalam Name : Thalavetti (തലവെട്ടി)
- Part Used : Flower
Overview
- Tridax procumbens, commonly known as coat buttons or tridax daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
- It is a widespread weed and pest plant, native to the tropical Americas including Mexico.
- However, it has been introduced globally to tropical, subtropical, and mild temperate regions.
- It is listed as a noxious weed in the United States and classifies as a pest in nine states.
Habitat
- Tridax procumbens is a perennial herb with a creeping stem reaching 8-30 inches (20-75 cm).
- Its leaves are opposite, pinnate, oblong to ovate, measuring 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) long.
- The leaves have cuneate bases, coarsely serrate margins, and acute apexes.
- It is native to the tropical Americas but has been introduced worldwide.
Phytochemistry
- Tridax procumbens were screened for bioactive molecules.
- It was found to contain high levels of flavonoids, alkaloids, hydroxycinnamates, tannins, and phytosterols.
- It also contains moderate amounts of benzoic acid derivatives and lignans.
- Its carotenoids content is low.
- The flavonoid procumbenetin has been isolated from its aerial parts.
Nutritional Prowess
- The entire plant is used in treating various ailments such as typhoid fever, cough, stomachache, backache, diarrhea and epilepsy.
- Tridax procumbens is extensively used in Ayurvedic medicine for liver disorders.
- It has traditional applications in treating hemorrhoids.
- In India, it is employed for wound healing and as an anticoagulant.
- Local healers use it for treating boils, blisters, and cuts.
Dermatological Perks
- Tridax procumbens is used in India for wound healing, as an antifungal, and an insect repellent.
Follicular Fortification
- It aids in reducing white hair, fungal infections, and hair fall.
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