The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which grows worldwide and is often considered a noxious weed, has anti-ageing potential, a new study suggests.The weed has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components that could make it useful as a skin protectant, researchers say.According to the study, compounds in the plant's spiky fruits reduced damage from UVB exposure rays that can cause sunburn, darkening and thickening of the outer layer of the skin and sped up wound healing in laboratory tests using cells and tissues.
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