EFFICACY OF TRIDAX PROCUMBENS IN RESTORING TISSUE ARCHITECTURE AND FUNCTIONS WITH A CASE REPORT - AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY IN HOMEOPATHY

Background: Tridax procumbens also known as coat buttons is a perennial plant from the Asteraceae family. Traditionally it is used for the treatment of bronchial catarrh, dysentery, malaria, high blood pressure and to check hemorrhage from cuts, bruises and wounds. The great variety of secondary metabolites present in the plant are tannins, alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, phenols, steroids anthocyanins, proteins, amino acids and carbohydrates have been a great source of important pharmaceutical compounds. Tridax have been used from ancient times to treat wounds, skin diseases and to stop blood clotting. It possesses anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidants and anticancer, immunomodulatory, insecticidal, antihelmintic cardiovascular, antiseptic, antimicrobial, wound healing properties.Materials and Methods: Literature search was done from standard homoeopathy books and search databases like Google Scholar, reference articles and homoeopathy websites. Results: Summary of the experimental study: A 54 year old male who had approached with complaints of Chronic, non healing, post surgical wound over the right dorsal aspect of foot had been treated with tridax procumbens lotion as external application showed significant reduction in symptoms and faster wound healing rate. 30 Cases that received the same treatment in the hospital also suggested thisto be a viable treatment option for cellulitis. Conclusion:Tridax procumbens is a versatile herb with a range of medicinal properties including anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and wound healing properties. Further research is needed to fully explore its potential benefits and applications.