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'''Eclipta prostrata''' commonly known as '''''false daisy''''', '''''yerba de tago''''', and '''''bhringraj''''', is a species of plant in the sunflower family. It is widespread across much of the world.This plant has cylindrical, grayish roots. The solitary flower heads are 6–8 mm (0.24–0.31 in) in diameter, with white florets. The achenes are compressed and narrowly winged. This species grows commonly in moist places as a weed in warm temperate to tropical areas worldwide. It is widely distributed throughout '''India''', '''Nepal''',It is reported to improve hair growth and color. prostrata decreased the amount of time it took for hair to begin regrowing.

This species grows commonly in moist places as a weed in warm temperate to tropical areas worldwide. It is widely distributed throughout '''India'''==Uses=={{Uses|rheumatism}}, '''Nepal'''{{Uses|eye diseases}},It is reported to improve hair growth and color. prostrata decreased the amount of time it took for hair to begin regrowing{{Uses|gonorrhea}}, {{Uses|diabetes}}, {{Uses|gout}}, {{Uses|diabetes}}.

== Ayurvedic uses Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Root}}, {{Parts Used|Bark}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}.

In the Ayurvedic System==Chemical Composition==Seed contains anthraquinones, Eclipta Albanamely; (aurantio-obtusin, chryso-obtusin,obtusin, chrysoobtusin-2-O-beta-glucoside, as with all other herbsphyscion, is classified according to its qualitiesemodin, tastechrysophanol, physiological effectsobtusifolin,obtusifolin-2-O-beta-D-glucoside, etc. Ayurveda states that it is: Taste – Katu (Bitteralaternin 2-O-β-Dglucopyranoside)15, Tikta (Pungent) Quality – Rooksha brassinosteroids(Dry)brassinolide, Laghu (light to digest) Energy - Ushna (Hot) Post Digestive Effect - Pungentcastasterone, i.e. undergoes a pungent taste conversion after digestion. According to Ayurvedatyphasterol, these qualities characterize the medicinal effects of Eclipta Alba on the bodyteasterone, and are expressed in Ayurvedic terms as balancing for Kapha28-norcastasterone), iandmonoglycerides (monopalmitin andmonoolein)16.e. balancing for the moist and unctuous tissues and anabolic systems of the body Phenolic glycosides such as fats and fluidsasrubrofusarin triglucoside, nor-rubrofusaringentiobioside, demethylflavasperonegentiobioside, and balancing for Vatatorachrysone gentiobioside, i.e. the nervous system torachrysone tetraglucoside and catabolic functions.torachrysoneapioglucoside were also isolated 17<ref name="chemical composition"/>

== Medicinal uses Common names=={{Common names|kn=Ajagara|ml=Kannunni|sa=Bhringaraj|ta=Karisilanganni, Kavanthakara|te=Galagara|hi=Bhringaraj, Kesharaj|en=False Daisy, Trailing eclipta}}

Bhringraj is an important Ayurveda herb, widely used in hair fall treatment, liver disorders, skin diseases etc. Its botanical name is – Eclipta alba. Its whole plant is used for various medicinal purposes. Latest researches has proven its efficacy to against the Hepatitis C Virus. ==Other varieties or typesHabit==* Eclipta alba{{Habit|branched shrub}}

==Preparations using the herbIdentification=====Leaf===* [[Bhringamalaka Taila]]{{Leaf|alternate|stipulate|The leaves are alternate, stipulate, paripinnate compound, very numerous, closely placed, rachis 8.8-12.5 cm long, narrowly furrowed, slender, pubescent, with an erect linear gland between the leaflets of each pair, leaflets 16-24, very shortly stalked 2-2.5 cm long 1-1.3 cm broad, slightly overlapping, oval oblong, obtuse, at both the ends}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>

==Common name=Flower==={{Flower|bisexual|2.5 cm long|bright yellow|5-20|The racemes are few-flowered, short, erect, crowded in axils of upper leaves so as to form a large terminal inflorescence stamens barren; the ovary is superior, unilocular, with marginal ovules.}}

* '''English''' - Eclipta* '''Kannada''' - ಗರಗದ ಸೊಪ್ಪು===Fruit===* '''Hindi''' {{Fruit|short legume|7.5–11 cm long, 1.5 cm broad|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|oblong, obtuse, tipped with long style base, flat, thin, papery, undulately crimpled, pilose, pale brown.|12- Bhringa raja20 seeds}}

==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Plants reach about 3 m height with 3.5 cm stem diameter in 2 years, in 4 years about 5 m height and 7 cm stem diameter. Flowering and fruiting is almost throughout the year, but in India there are usually two main flowering periods, one in the early monsoon and another in the late monsoon.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|dry regions of India}}, {{Commonly seen|sea coast}}, {{Commonly seen|dry zone in Sri Lanka}}.  ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Odermennig.jpgFile:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg</gallery> ==References== <references> <ref name="chemical composition">[http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.679.2571&rep=rep1&type=pdf "Pharmacological"]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/703261/details "eol.ord"]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.prota4u.org/database/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Senna+auriculata+(L.)+Roxb. "prota4u"]</ref></references> == External Links ==