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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'''. This plant is belongs to Asteraceae family.<ref name="Plant family"/> 
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==Uses==
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{{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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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Young shoots}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
  
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==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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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Ajagara|ml=Kannunni|sa=Bhrngaraja|ta=Karisilanganni, Kavanthakara|te=Galagara|hi=Bhrngaraj, Kesharaj|en=False Daisy, Trailing eclipta}}
  
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
  
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===Prabhava===
  
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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.
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Annual plant}}
  
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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.
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Lanceolate|Leaf Apex is Acute, Leaf Base is Cuneate and Leaf Margin is Serrate-dentate.}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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===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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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Oblong achene||An oblong achene, 3-quetrous, hairy above. Fruiting January onwards||}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Bhringamalakadi taila]]
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* [[Bhringarajasavam]]
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* [[Manjishtadi kwath]]
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}
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==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"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Poorly drained area}}, {{Commonly seen|Wet areas}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Eclipta prostrata 6.JPG|Whole herb
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File:Eclipta prostrata (6968967839).jpg|Flower
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File:Eclipta prostrata 5.JPG|At field
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File:Eclipta prostrata - False daisy.jpg|Buds
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File:¿ Eclipta prostrata ? (5597595941).jpg|Leaves
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</gallery>v
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/bhringraj-eclipta-prostrata/ "chemical composition"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/229618 "morphology"]</ref>
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<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2013/09/16/bhringraj-eclipta-alba-benefits-usage-dose-side-effects/ "Ayurvedic preparations"]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/eclipta-alba-1 "Cultivation Details"]</ref>
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<ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:117</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/20395 Eclipta prostrata on Invasive Species Compendium]
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* [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/False%20Daisy.html on flowers of india]
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* [http://naturalhomeremedies.co/Eprostrata.html natural home remedy]
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* [https://www.hairlossrevolution.com/eclipta-alba-regrowth-study/ Eclipta Alba for Hair Loss]
 
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[[Category:Asteraceae]]

Latest revision as of 15:08, 7 August 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. This plant is belongs to Asteraceae family.[1]

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.[2]

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.

.[3]

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

[4]

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.[5]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Poorly drained area, Wet areas.

Photo Gallery

  • Whole herb

  • Flower

  • At field

  • Buds

  • Leaves

v

References

  1. ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:117
  2. ↑ "chemical composition"
  3. ↑ "morphology"
  4. ↑ "Ayurvedic preparations"
  5. ↑ "Cultivation Details"

External Links

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