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Coatbuttons (Tridax Daisy / Jayanti Veda)
Tridax procumbens
ବିଷଲ୍ୟକରଣୀ (Bishalyakarani)घमरा (Ghamra)Jayanti Veda
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Origin
- Tropical Americas
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Stradling branched perennial herb with prostrate stems; opposite ovate coarse serrated leaves, and solitary composite flower heads with 3-toothed pale-yellow ray florets.
Traditional Uses
Acute bleeding wounds, fungal dermatophytosis, and chronic ulcers
Parts Used
Leaves, whole plant, flower heads
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Sheeta
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Instant hemostasis on fresh wounds, clears bacterial and fungal infections, and heals skin sores
Precautions
Safe topical herb; oral usage should be moderate due to astringency
Interesting Facts
Called 'Coatbuttons' due to its daisy-like button flower; soldiers squeezed leaf juice on battlefield cuts