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[[File:400px-Eclipta prostrata 04791.jpg|thumb|right|''Bhrngraja'']]
'''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'''. This plant is belongs to Asteraceae family.<ref name="Plant family"/>
==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}}.
==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==
===Flower===
{{Flower|bisexualBisexual|2.5 cm long|whiteWhite|5-20|In axillary or terminal 1-3 capitula; white. Flowering from December-May}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|oblong Oblong achene||An oblong achene, 3-quetrous, hairy above. Fruiting January onwards|| }}
===Other features===
==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. Requires a damp to wet soil and a position in some shade<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
==References==
<references>
<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="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://indiabiodiversityeasyayurveda.orgcom/species2013/show09/16/bhringraj-eclipta-alba-benefits-usage-dose-side-effects/229618 "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="How to plant/cultivatePlant family">[httpsKarnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no://easyayurveda.com/2013/09/16/bhringraj-eclipta-alba-benefits-usage-dose-side-effects/ "Cultivation Details"]117</ref>
</references>
