A Concise Review on Biological Activity of Tridax Procumbens Linn
January 2017
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Organic chemistry
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TLDR Tridax procumbens has medicinal properties like healing, pain relief, and infection control.
The document summarized the various biological activities of Tridax procumbens, a plant traditionally used in medicine. It has been found to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immune modulatory properties. The plant's extracts have shown to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic rats, decrease arterial blood pressure and heart rate, protect against hepatitis, and repel mosquitoes. The study specifically noted that the plant's extracts inhibited COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, contributing to its anti-inflammatory effects, and that its flavonoidal and saponin fractions modulated the immune system. The antimicrobial effects were significant against various pathogens, and the plant also demonstrated potential in managing obesity and diabetes mellitus. The document concluded that Tridax procumbens has a range of medicinal properties supported by its phytochemical content, which includes flavonoids and polyphenols, and its historical use in traditional medicine.
