Tridax procumbens (White button) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Tridax procumbens (White button, Bouton-blan, Bouton blanc) — family Asteracées.

Scientific synonyms : Balbisia elongata-Willd.

Recognised external sources linked to this monograph: TRAMIL.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 20 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The Lapo v2 catalogue records 91 scientific references for this species (full detail in the application).

Important — scientific references on this public page: only a short excerpt of each cited source is shown (selected abstract sentences), kept in the original language of the publication (most often English), without translation. These excerpts are not the full article text and are not a complete bibliography. The full reference records and complete monographic detail are available in the Lapo v2 application (free 30-day trial).

1. 1

   Type II diabetes mellitus

   Plant part used: Whole plant. Mentioned synergistic association: Mangifera indica-feuille.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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   • According to Petchi RR (2014)

     Excerpt Glycosmis pentaphylla, Tridax procumbens & Mangifera indica are well-known plants available throughout India and they are commonly used for the treatment of various diseases including diabetes mellitus. The oral antidiabetic activity of the polyherbal formulation (250 and 500 mg/kg) was screened against streptozotocin (50 mg/kg; i.p.) + nicotinamide (120 mg/kg; i.p.) induced diabetes mellitus in rats.

   • According to Petchi RR (2013)

     Excerpt To study the antidiabetic & antihyperlipidemic effects of an ethanolic extract of the whole plant of Tridax procumbens (Asteraceae) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. CONCLUSION: The ethanolic extract of the whole plant of TP showed significant antidiabetic & antihyperlipidemic activities against streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats.

   • According to Amagbegnon JB (2021)

     Excerpt From the Asteraceae’s family, Tridax procumbens is a wild species frequently found in fields, meadows & roadsides. In this work we used the hydro-ethanolic extract of the leaves & stems of the plant & also the fractions of this extract to determine the preventive & therapeutic activities of the plant against obesity, hyperglycemia & hyperlipidemia.

   • According to HOGAN AI (2023)

     Excerpt Wistar rats with streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes were randomly allocated into five groups of five animals each, viz., a normal glycemic group (I), diabetic rats receiving distilled water group (II), diabetic rats with 150 (III) & 300 mg/kg of TPME (IV) groups, & diabetic rats with 100 mg/kg metformin group (V). In conclusion, the TPME can be considered a promising alternative therapeutic option for managing diabetic complications owing to its antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, antioxidant, & anti-inflammatory effects in rats with STZ-prompted diabetes.

   • According to Desai GS (n.d.)

     Excerpt procumbens supplementation in individuals with type 2 diabetes. This is the first clinical study demonstrating a significant blood glucose-lowering effect of TP asava in type 2 diabetes.

2. 2

   Cancer: adjuvant treatment for liver and lung cancer

   Plant part used: Sheet.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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   • According to Andrina Y (2019)

     Excerpt Tridax procumbens is a medicinal plant & used as a drink to treat bronchial catarrh, diarrhea, dysentery & liver diseases.

   • According to Petchi RR (2013)

     Excerpt To study the antidiabetic & antihyperlipidemic effects of an ethanolic extract of the whole plant of Tridax procumbens (Asteraceae) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. At the end of the experiment, serum lipid profile & liver enzymes levels were analyzed for all the experimental animals & compared with diabetic control.

   • According to Ugo Nwanjo H (2008)

     Excerpt This study evaluated the effect of aqueous extract of Tridax procumbens leaves against free radical hepatocellular damage. An assessment of hepato specific marker enzymes and antioxidant defense enzymes in rat plasma & liver homogenate indicated the extract could significantly inhibit lipid peroxide production in the plasma & liver of induced in rats by chloroquine.

   • According to Desai G (2014)

     Excerpt Desai G et al, Blood glucose lowering effect of Tridax procumbens in type 2 diabetes may be attributed to AMPK activation & suppression of hepatic gluconeogenesis (259.8) The FASEB Jl, 28(1): Supplement 259.8, 2014,.

   • According to RAVIKUMAR V (2005)

     Excerpt RAVIKUMAR V et al, Hepatoprotective activity of Tridax procumbens against D-galactos-amine/lipopolysaccharide-induced hepatitis in rats, Jl Ethnopharmacol, 1010:55-60, 2005.

3. 3

   Fungal pathogens affecting yams: Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizopus stolonifer, Geotrichum candidum

   Plant part used: Pest control and veterinary products.

   Scientific references (short excerpts)

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   • According to Ijato J (2011)

     Excerpt Antimycotic effects of aqueous & ethanolic extracts of Tridax procumbens, Vernonia amygdalina, Chromolaena odorata & Azadirachta indica were determined in vitro on causative agents of post-harvest rot of Yam tubers: Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizopus stolonifer & Geotrichum candidum. AI had the highest inhibitory effect accumulatively on the rot fungi using 65% & 80% aqueous extracts of value 51.93 and 61.73% mycelia growth reduction respectively though the effects were not significantly different from that of Tridax procumbens & V amygdalina using 65% aqueous of mycelia growth reduction value of 47.43 & 47.70% respectively, but significantly different from other 85% aqueous extracts.

   • According to Taddei A (2000)

     Excerpt None of the tested extracts was active against the yeasts, Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis & Rhodotorula rubra; or the fungi: Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Mucor sp. An updated review on the biological activity of Tridax procumbens is presented.

   • According to Jindal A (2013)

     Excerpt Jindal A et al, in vitro antifungal potential of Tridax procumbens L.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use, and the <strong>full scientific references</strong> (complete records, not only the short excerpts above) are available in the complete monographic record in the Lapo v2 application.