A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON TRIDAX PROCUMBENS LIN
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https://doi.org/10.55197/qjmhs.v4i5.180Keywords:
tridax procumbens, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immunomodulating, anestheticAbstract
The highly promising species Tridax procumbens produces secondary metabolites that are said to have a number of medical applications, such as anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-anemic effects etc. Many communities have traditionally used this species in traditional ways. Tridax procumbens is a unique member of the Asteraceae family. Naturally occurring in tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia, the plant is native to tropical America. The locals name it "Ghamara," which is also known as "coat buttons" in English. Some Ayurvedic practitioners prescribe it as "Bhringraj." Alkaloids, carotenoids, flavonoids (catechin and flavones), fumeric acid, fl-sitosterol, saponins, and tannins were all found throughout the phytochemical screening. Pharmacologically, Tridax procumbens is well known for its antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antiviral, wound-healing, insecticidal, antidiabetic, hypotensive, immunomodulating, bronchial catarrh, dysentery, diarrhea, and prevention of hair loss by promoting hair growth. It also has antimicrobial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antitubercular properties. This review is attempts to present phytochemical & pharmacologically use, significance of Tridax procumbens to treat, prevent the acute & chronic diseases, and also present Pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigation of Tridax procumbence plant.
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