Bidens

Bidens pilosa plant with small white daisy-like flowers and yellow centers growing on a slender green stem.
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Bidens pilosa

Asteraceae Family

Blackjack or Cobbler’s Pegs

Traditionally used for diabetes, malaria, and infections, as well as a skin-brightening, anti-aging ingredient that mimics retinol without irritation due to its rich nutrients and phytochemicals.

Rich in Vitamin C, iron, zinc, and flavonoids.

Acts as a prebiotic.

Used in traditional remedies for colds, flu, and wound healing.

Plant Details

Botanical identity
  • Latin name: Bidens pilosa, spp.
Medicinal profile
  • Parts used: Leaf
  • Herbal actions: Antibacterial, Antiinflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Immunomodulator, Neuroprotective
  • Body systems: Cardiovascular, Digestive, Integumentary, Immune, Liver, Metabolic
  • Energetics: Cooling & Drying
Growing profile
  • Water: low
  • Difficulty: beginner
Science + Research

Traditional anti-malarial. Absorbs through the bloodstream – throughout the body, reaches every cell and kills bacteria. Mucous membrane tonic, prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor. Active against: UTI, E. coli, Herpbes 1 & 2, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Lyme, and many others.

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