Tridax Daisy: Dismissed as a Weed, Now a Cancer Fighter & Medicinal Powerhouse

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Tridax Daisy: Dismissed as a Weed, Now a Cancer Fighter & Medicinal Powerhouse
- •Tridax daisy (Tridax procumbens), once a childhood plaything, is now recognized for its significant medicinal and environmental benefits.
- •Historically used in Ayurveda for wound healing and stopping bleeding, recent research confirms its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties.
- •Contains bioactive compounds like flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins, making it valuable in medicines for wound healing, diabetes, and liver protection.
- •Offers environmental advantages by preventing soil erosion, cleaning heavy metals, attracting pollinators, and enhancing biodiversity.
- •Easy to grow, it serves as a natural insect repellent, ground cover, and adds beauty to gardens, proving it's far more than just a common grass.
Why It Matters: This "weed" is a medicinal and environmental powerhouse, offering healing, ecological benefits, and more.
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