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[[File:400px-Eclipta prostrata 04791.jpg|thumb|right|''Bhrngraja'']]
 
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'''Eclipta prostrata''' commonly known as '''false daisy''', '''yerba de tago''', and '''bhrngraja''', is a species of plant in the sunflower family. It is widespread across much of the world. It is widely distributed throughout '''India''', '''Nepal'''.  
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'''Eclipta prostrata''' is a species of plant in the sunflower family. It is widespread across much of the world. It is widely distributed throughout '''India''', '''Nepal'''.  
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==Uses==
 
==Uses==
 
{{Uses|Loss of appetite}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Productive cough}}, {{Uses|Hyperlipidemia}}, {{Uses|Mild hypertension}}, {{Uses|Intestinal worm}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Piles}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}, {{Uses|Hairfall}}, {{Uses|Preature greying of hair}}, {{Uses|Lucoderma}}.
 
{{Uses|Loss of appetite}}, {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Productive cough}}, {{Uses|Hyperlipidemia}}, {{Uses|Mild hypertension}}, {{Uses|Intestinal worm}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Piles}}, {{Uses|Abdominal pain}}, {{Uses|Hairfall}}, {{Uses|Preature greying of hair}}, {{Uses|Lucoderma}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
 
==Chemical Composition==
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Wedelolactone, Luteolin, Apigenin, Triterpenoids – Eclalbatin, alpha-amyrin, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, Flavonoids – apigenin and luteolin, Wedelolactone,Echinocystic acid glycosides, β-Sitosterol, Daucosterol <ref name="chemical composition"/>
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Wedelolactone, Luteolin, Apigenin, Triterpenoids – Eclalbatin, alpha-amyrin, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, Flavonoids – apigenin and luteolin, Wedelolactone,Echinocystic acid glycosides, β-Sitosterol, Daucosterol.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
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===Flower===
 
===Flower===
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{{Flower|bisexual|2.5 cm long|white|5-20|In axillary or terminal 1-3 capitula; white. Flowering from December-May}}
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{{Flower|Bisexual|2.5 cm long|White|5-20|In axillary or terminal 1-3 capitula; white. Flowering from December-May}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|oblong achene||An oblong achene, 3-quetrous, hairy above. Fruiting January onwards|| }}
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{{Fruit|Oblong achene||An oblong achene, 3-quetrous, hairy above. Fruiting January onwards||}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
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==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
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Can be raised both from seed as well as stem cuttings. Seed is preferred for raising plantation. Seed germination is 75-85% when freshly collected mature seeds are sown in a well prepared nursery. Requires a damp to wet soil and a position in some shade<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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Can be raised both from seed as well as stem cuttings. Seed is preferred for raising plantation. Seed germination is 75-85% when freshly collected mature seeds are sown in a well prepared nursery.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==

Revision as of 12:42, 30 April 2020

Bhrngraja

Eclipta prostrata is a species of plant in the sunflower family. It is widespread across much of the world. It is widely distributed throughout India, Nepal.

Uses

Loss of appetite, Asthma, Productive cough, Hyperlipidemia, Mild hypertension, Intestinal worm, Jaundice, Piles, Abdominal pain, Hairfall, Preature greying of hair, Lucoderma.

Parts Used

Young shoots, Leaves.

Chemical Composition

Wedelolactone, Luteolin, Apigenin, Triterpenoids – Eclalbatin, alpha-amyrin, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, Flavonoids – apigenin and luteolin, Wedelolactone,Echinocystic acid glycosides, β-Sitosterol, Daucosterol.[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Ajagara
Hindi Bhrngaraj, Kesharaj
Malayalam Kannunni
Tamil Karisilanganni, Kavanthakara
Telugu Galagara
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Bhrngaraja
English False Daisy, Trailing eclipta


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Annual plant

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Lanceolate Leaf Apex is Acute, Leaf Base is Cuneate and Leaf Margin is Serrate-dentate.

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Bisexual 2.5 cm long White 5-20 In axillary or terminal 1-3 capitula; white. Flowering from December-May

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Oblong achene An oblong achene, 3-quetrous, hairy above. Fruiting January onwards {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[3]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings

How to plant/cultivate

Can be raised both from seed as well as stem cuttings. Seed is preferred for raising plantation. Seed germination is 75-85% when freshly collected mature seeds are sown in a well prepared nursery.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Poorly drained area, Wet areas.

Photo Gallery

  • Whole herb

  • Flower

  • At field

  • Buds

  • Leaves

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References

  1. ↑ "chemical composition"
  2. ↑ "morphology"
  3. ↑ "Ayurvedic preparations"
  4. ↑ "Cultivation Details"

External Links

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