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This review examines the antimicrobial properties of Tridax procumbens against significant human pathogens, focusing on phytochemical and mechanistic aspects.

May 15, 2026INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL TRENDS AND INNOVATIONOpen Access

From Weed to Miracle Drug? Effectiveness of Tridax procumbens (L.) as an Antimicrobial Agent Against Clinically Important Human Pathogens

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ZRZanzmera keyurkumar rameshbhaiBhagwant University R-Rukhsar Ansari -Bhagwant University

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Critical narrative review synthesizes antimicrobial effectiveness of T. procumbens in humans, indicating its potential utility against resistant pathogens.

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This review examines the antimicrobial properties of Tridax procumbens against significant human pathogens, focusing on phytochemical and mechanistic aspects.
Analyzed 63 primary research articles from 2015 to 2025 on T. procumbens
Focused on leaf fractions and their effectiveness against various pathogens
Evaluated methodological quality and translational gaps in the current evidence base.
Ethanolic and ethyl acetate leaf fractions show potent activity against Staphylococcus aureus with MIC values as low as 31.25 μg/mL.
Moderate activity is noted against gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Important bioactive constituents include luteolin, quercetin, lupeol, and β-sitosterol, which contribute to antimicrobial activity.

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rameshbhai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a06b914e7dec685947ab8cb https://doi.org/10.56975/ijnti.v4i5.232495

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Critical narrative review synthesizes antimicrobial effectiveness of T. procumbens in humans, indicating its potential utility against resistant pathogens.

From Weed to Miracle Drug? Effectiveness of Tridax procumbens (L.) as an Antimicrobial Agent Against Clinically Important Human Pathogens

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