Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Ashokrao Mane Institute of Pharmacy, Ambap-416112, India
Tridax procumbens, or coat buttons, is an significant medicinal plant, primarily found in southern and central America.. It is a member of the Asteraceae family. All around the world, it grows well in tropical, subtropical, and mildly temperate climates.This flowering plant, recognized as a widespread weed, boasts numerous medicinal properties. The entire plant extract serves as a valuable drug, with Tridax procumbens being utilized for its antidiabetic, antioxidant, hepato-protective, and wound-healing attributes. Additionally, it aids in the management of kidney stone disease, liver problems, and infectious skin infections. Flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, terpenes, kaempferol, and isoquercetin are some of the plant's main active ingredients. It has historically been used to treat conditions like gastritis, blisters, ulcers, jaundice, and respiratory disorders.
Rutuja Jogdande, Priya Kamble, Ashwini Chougule, Jaya Kamble, Nilesh Chougule, Pharmacological Activity Of Tridax Procumbens, Int. J. of Pharm. Sci., 2024, Vol 2, Issue 1, 601-611. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10563529