- Botanical Name : Sphagneticola trilobata
- English Name : Singapore Daisy
- Sanskrit Name : Pita Bhranga
- Malayalam Name : Singapore Daisy (സിംഗപ്പൂർ ഡെയ്സി)
- Part Used : Flower
Overview
- Sphagneticola trilobata, commonly known as Singapore daisy, belongs to the tribe Heliantheae of the Asteraceae family.
- Native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, it now thrives throughout the Neotropics and is extensively cultivated as an ornamental groundcover.
- It is highly regarded in the Ayurvedic system and Traditional Chinese Medicine for its remedial properties.
Habitat
- S. Trilobata exhibits a vine-like habit, often climbing onto shrubs and trees in beds.
- As a groundcover, especially among shrubbery, it requires high-maintenance but showcases its best appearance when mass-planted over large areas.
Phytochemistry
- Phytochemical screening reveals the presence of phenolics, flavonoids, saponins, and tannin compounds in the hydroalcoholic extract of Sphagneticola trilobata.
Nutritional Prowess
- The leaves of this plant are reputed for promoting hair growth and alleviating headaches and skin problems.
- All parts of Sphagneticola trilobata plant, including its roots, can be used fresh or dried. Typically, it is consumed internally in the form of infusions or decoctions, but tinctures and pills are also prepared for various common ailments and serious diseases.
- Sphagneticola trilobata is a common component of anti-inflammatory herbal medicines in Taiwan and southern China, As inflammation plays a pivotal role in tumor growth, invasion, and metastasis.
- Ethanolic leaf extract of Sphagneticola trilobata is widely acclaimed for its efficacy in wound healing.
Dermatological Perks
- It diminishes dark spots, naturally lightens, and brightens the complexion. Its leaves are employed in dyeing grey hair and stimulating hair growth.
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