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− | '''Eclipta prostrata''' | + | '''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== | ==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== | ||
− | 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"/> | + | 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=== | ||
− | {{Flower| | + | {{Flower|Bisexual|2.5 cm long|White|5-20|In axillary or terminal 1-3 capitula; white. Flowering from December-May}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
− | {{Fruit| | + | {{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== | ||
− | 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. | + | 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== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/bhringraj-eclipta-prostrata/ "chemical composition"]</ref> | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ayurtimes.com/bhringraj-eclipta-prostrata/ "chemical composition"]</ref> | ||
<ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/229618 "morphology"]</ref> | <ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/229618 "morphology"]</ref> | ||
− | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https:// | + | <ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2013/09/16/bhringraj-eclipta-alba-benefits-usage-dose-side-effects/ "Ayurvedic preparations"]</ref> |
+ | <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> | ||
− | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:117</ref> |
</references> | </references> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:08, 7 August 2020
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
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 |
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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
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
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
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
Photo Gallery
References
- ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:117
- ↑ "chemical composition"
- ↑ "morphology"
- ↑ "Ayurvedic preparations"
- ↑ "Cultivation Details"
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Loss of appetite
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Asthma
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Productive cough
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hyperlipidemia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Mild hypertension
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Intestinal worm
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Jaundice
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Piles
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Abdominal pain
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hairfall
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Preature greying of hair
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Lucoderma
- Herbs with Young shoots used in medicine
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Malayalam
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Annual plant
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Poorly drained area
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Wet areas
- Herbs
- Asteraceae