Invasive weed shows promise for anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Medical News Today
Fruit from the cocklebur plant, an invasive weed, has been found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may make it useful as a skin protectant and help reduce UVB damage and speed wound healing. The plant has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and has been studied for its potential to treat rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and cancer. However, high doses of cocklebur fruit extract could be harmful, and additional research is needed to determine safe levels for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.