🌿 Herbal Uses of Thiruneetru Pachilai

1. Wound Healing

• Natural antiseptic used traditionally to stop bleeding.

• Crushed leaves applied to fresh cuts and wounds to aid healing.

2. Anti-inflammatory & Pain Relief

• Reduces swelling and pain in boils, insect bites, and minor injuries.

3. Hair Growth Support

• Juice from the leaves is believed to stimulate hair follicles and prevent hair loss.

4. Liver Health

• Used in Siddha and folk medicine to support liver function and treat jaundice.

5. Anti-diabetic Effects

• Traditional use in controlling blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

6. Immune Booster

• Known for antibacterial and antifungal properties, boosting immunity naturally.

🌿 Plant Classification

• Kingdom: Plantae

• Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)

• Genus: Tridax

• Species: Tridax procumbens

🌱 Plant Description

• Type: Creeping or trailing herbaceous plant

• Height: Up to 1–2 feet in spread

• Structure: Branched, hairy stems spreading along the ground

• Leaves: Green, ovate to lance-shaped, serrated edges, coarse texture

• Seeds: Small, black, with feathery white pappus (helps wind dispersal)
  
  

🌸 Flowering & Fruit

• Flowers: Small, yellow-centered with white ray petals resembling daisy

• Inflorescence: Solitary heads at the tip of stems

• Fruiting: Produces small achene fruits with hairy tufts
  
  

🌿 Growth Requirements

• Climate: Grows well in tropical and subtropical areas

• Soil: Thrives in poor, well-drained soil

• Light: Full sun preferred

• Watering: Moderate; drought-resistant once established

🌱 Propagation

• By Seeds: Germinates easily; self-sows in the wild

• By Stem Cuttings: Can root from cut stems placed in soil

🗓️ Harvest & Usage

• Leaves: Harvest anytime fresh; used for extracts, pastes, or juice

• Traditional Use: Leaves crushed and applied externally or boiled for internal remedies