Mexican Daisy Medicinal Properties
(Tridax procumbens) Tridax or the Mexican Daisy is a native of South America. It is a small, hairy, straggling perennial herb which can be easily located among the weeds along the road or in wastelands. The infusion of the leaves may be used for gargles and internally to bring out the thick phlegm from the bronchial tubes.
(Tridax procumbens) Tridax or the Mexican Daisy is a native of South America. It is a small, hairy, straggling perennial herb which can be easily located among the weeds along the road or in wastelands. The leaves are placed opposite to each other and are ovate-elliptic in shape with deeply dentate leaf margins. The pale yellow composite flowers which may be found all the year round, are solitary hairy heads found on long stalks. The matured and dry seeds, each of which are covered with dense silky hairs or pappus are released from the dry flowering heads and dispersed by wind to distant places.
Parts Used: The leaves
Medicinal Use
- To check the hemorrhage of wounds
- Bronchial catarrh which is an inflammation of the mucus membrane with thick phlegm
- Dysentery and diarrhea
How to Use
- After cleaning with water, the crushed leaves and juice may be applied directly onto the wound.
- The infusion of the leaves may be used for gargles and internally to bring out the thick phlegm from the bronchial tubes.
- The infusion of the leaves may be taken for the cure of dysentery and diarrhea.
Active Principles: L-arabino-D-galactan
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Shirley Shuler | Feb 12, 2011 | Reply
Another good post, gift. Thanks for all your research.
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Lady Sunshine | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
Good job gift.
wonder | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
Such a common flower and so useful.
CHIPMUNK | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
interesting didn’t know about this
LCM Linda | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
Interesting small flower. Glad to know its uses. Thanks!
lillyrose | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
I really admire your vast knowledge on these natural plants benefits
anndavey650 | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
Pretty amazing stuff… anything that stops bleeding has my vote!
jemialbert | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
great ideas
Francois Hagnere | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
A very interesting use of this popular flower. Thank you.
Sharif Ishnin | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
That’s an excellent remedy from Triond’s great medicine man.
Ruby Hawk | Feb 13, 2011 | Reply
another amazing wild herb. We should take advantage of wild herbs more than we actually do.
J M Lennox | Feb 14, 2011 | Reply
It’s amazing how something so delicate looking can be so effective.
papaleng | Feb 14, 2011 | Reply
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Jho Louise | Feb 14, 2011 | Reply
Cool wild medicinal plant.
Imelda Dang | Feb 14, 2011 | Reply
I never knew this plant is helpful. Good job, bro.
Imelda Dang | Feb 14, 2011 | Reply
Interesting wild herb. Pretty too!
R.Lawas | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Great share!
Allypunky | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Mexican daisy(s) is found along paths, roadsides and in the crevices of walls and rocks.
Leilanie Pricks | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
This herb looks wonderful.
Vanny Giov | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Mexican daisies are a great favorite with low flying butterflies. In the areas where there is a great concentration of these flowers one will find plenty of butterflies too.
Viciouswriter | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
This plant has flowers all the year around, but from May to December is the time that it is fully in bloom.
Viciouswriter | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Cool medicinal info. This plant has flowers all the year around, but from May to December is the time that it is fully in bloom.
Sudjah Rahim | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
This pretty daisy-like flower is very common all over the plains of northern India.
Jayson M. | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Very good data gathered about this herb. Mexican daisy possesses a large number of chemical constituents which have been identified and isolated in flowers as well as other aerial parts of the plant. The flavonoids such as luteolins and quercetins are present in flowers
Jayson M. | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Very good data gathered about this herb. Mexican daisy possesses a large number of chemical constituents which have been identified and isolated in flowers as well as other aerial parts of the plant. The flavonoids such as luteolins and quercetins are present in flowers. RT and stumbled.
Nero M.D. | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Some reports from tribal areas in India state that the leaf juice can be used to cure fresh wounds, to stop bleeding, as a hair tonic.
Pam Sweet | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
I think this is similar to coat buttons.
Olivia Lynn | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Outstanding post yet again. You really did a nice job!
White G. K | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
First time seeing this plant. Thanks for the info.
Sandie | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Never heard of this before. Good share for us.
Awenesslook | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
May I know your sources friend. And can I ask you one thing, are you an herbal practitioner? You are knowledgeable in this area.
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Nancy Cabar | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
Interesting. I’ll share this one. Natural remedies are always great.
yes me | Feb 15, 2011 | Reply
like it cheers
gaby7 | Feb 16, 2011 | Reply
A Nice share!
Roberta goodselfme | Feb 16, 2011 | Reply
Healthful and helpful info. Thank you.