Evidence supporting the use of: Tridax
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Tridax procumbens, commonly known as coatbuttons, has been traditionally used in various cultures for wound healing, including the treatment of abrasions. More recently, scientific studies have begun to validate these uses. Preclinical investigations, primarily in animal models, have demonstrated that extracts of Tridax procumbens possess wound-healing properties. These effects are attributed to its phytochemical constituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins, which are believed to promote collagen synthesis, accelerate epithelialization, and exhibit antimicrobial activity against wound pathogens. For example, a study published in the journal Fitoterapia (2001) showed that topical application of Tridax procumbens extract significantly enhanced wound contraction and decreased the epithelialization period in rats. Another study in Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (2004) found similar wound-healing effects. However, clinical evidence in humans is lacking, and most supporting data come from in vitro or animal studies. Thus, while there is promising scientific validation at the preclinical level, robust human studies are needed before strong recommendations can be made for its use in treating abrasions.

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