Sphagneticola trilobata uses and benefits

In folk medicine, S. trilobata is used to treat back pain, muscle cramps, gout, stubborn wounds, sores and swelling and painful joints of arthritis.

Sphagneticola trilobata, also known as Singapore Daisy, has a variety of traditional uses and potential benefits, including being used to treat colds, bronchitis, and other ailments, as well as exhibiting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic properties.
Traditional Uses and Potential Benefits:
Medicinal Uses:
Respiratory Issues: Used in traditional medicine to treat chest colds, bronchitis, and other respiratory ailments.
Wound Healing: Used to treat wounds and sores.
Pain Relief: Used for back pain, muscle cramps, gout, and painful joints of arthritis.
Other Traditional Uses: Used for kidney problems, snakebites, amenorrhea, and fever.
Potential Pharmacological Activities:
Antioxidant: Demonstrates strong antioxidant activity, helping to combat free radicals.
Anti-inflammatory: Possesses anti-inflammatory properties, potentially helpful in reducing inflammation.
Antidiabetic: Some studies suggest antidiabetic potential, with aqueous extracts showing hypoglycemic effects.
Antimicrobial: Exhibits antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria.
Antileishmanial: Has shown antileishmanial activity, potentially useful in treating leishmaniasis.
Hepatoprotective: May protect the liver from damage.
Antitumor: Some studies suggest antitumor activity.
Other Uses:
Ground Cover: Widely cultivated as an ornamental ground cover, particularly in warm climates.
Soil Stabilization: Can be used in soil stabilization projects.
Remediation: May be used to remediate polluted soils.