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[[File:400px-Eclipta prostrata 04791.jpg|thumb|right|''bhangra'',''BhringrajBhrngraja'']] '''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 . This plant is reported belongs to improve hair growth and colorAsteraceae family. prostrata decreased the amount of time it took for hair to begin regrowing.<ref name="Plant family"/>

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{{Parts Used|young Young shoots}}, {{Parts Used|Leaves}}.

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|kn=Ajagara|ml=Kannunni|sa=BhringarajBhrngaraja|ta=Karisilanganni, Kavanthakara|te=Galagara|hi=BhringarajBhrngaraj, Kesharaj|en=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===

{{Flower|bisexualBisexual|2.5 cm long|whiteWhite|5-20|In axillary or terminal 1-3 capitula; white. Flowering from December-May}}

{{Fruit|oblong Oblong achene||An oblong achene, 3-quetrous, hairy above. Fruiting January onwards|| }}

* [[Vishatinduka TailaBhringamalakadi taila]] as ''root juice extract''* [[Bhringarajasavam]]* [[Manjishtadi kwath]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>

{{Propagation|Seeds}}., {{Propagation|Cuttings}}

Requires 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 damp to wet soil and a position in some shadewell prepared nursery.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>

{{Commonly seen|poorly Poorly drainedarea}}, {{Commonly seen|wet Wet areas}}.

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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><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropicalvikaspedia.theferns.infoin/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/medicinal-and-aromatic-plants/viewtropical.php?id=Eclipta+prostrata eclipta-alba-1 "Cultivation Details"]</ref> <ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:117</ref>