The study found that Bidens pilosa may help to maintain the elastin and collagen fibers in your skin. This means it has the potential to be an ingredient in skin-repair and anti-aging skincare products.

The antioxidants in black jack also help keep the cardiovascular system in good health. Studies continue to show a strong relationship between diets rich in antioxidants and very low rates of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, cholesterol abnormalities, and stroke.