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Eclipta prostrata - Bhrngaraja

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[[File:400px-Eclipta prostrata 04791.jpg|thumb|right|''bhangraBhrngraja'']]'''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''',''Bhringraj'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}}.
'''Eclipta prostrata''' commonly known as '''''false daisy'''''==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Young shoots}}, '''''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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
This species grows commonly in moist places as a weed in warm temperate to tropical areas worldwide. It is widely distributed throughout '''India'''==Chemical Composition==Wedelolactone, Luteolin, Apigenin, Triterpenoids – Eclalbatin, alpha-amyrin, oleanolic acid, '''Nepal'''ursolic acid,It is reported to improve hair growth Flavonoids – apigenin and color. prostrata decreased the amount of time it took for hair to begin regrowingluteolin, Wedelolactone,Echinocystic acid glycosides, β-Sitosterol, Daucosterol.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
== Ayurvedic uses Common names=={{Common names|kn=Ajagara|ml=Kannunni|sa=Bhrngaraja|ta=Karisilanganni, Kavanthakara|te=Galagara|hi=Bhrngaraj, Kesharaj|en=False Daisy, Trailing eclipta}}
In the Ayurvedic System==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Eclipta AlbaRasa - Taste, as with all other herbsGuna - Qualities, is classified according to its qualities, taste, physiological effects, etc. Ayurveda states that it is: Taste – Katu (Bitter), Tikta (Pungent) Quality – Rooksha (Dry)Veerya - Potency, Laghu (light to digest) Energy Vipaka - Ushna (Hot) Post Digestive Effect - Pungentdigesion effect, i.e. undergoes a pungent taste conversion after digestion. According to AyurvedaKarma - Pharmacological activity, these qualities characterize the medicinal effects of Eclipta Alba on the body, and are expressed in Ayurvedic terms as balancing for Kapha, i.e. balancing for the moist and unctuous tissues and anabolic systems of the body such as fats and fluids, and balancing for Vata, i.e. the nervous system and catabolic functionsPrabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
== Medicinal uses =Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===
Bhringraj is an important Ayurveda herb, widely used in hair fall treatment, liver disorders, skin diseases etc. Its botanical name is – Eclipta alba. Its whole plant is used for various medicinal purposes. Latest researches has proven its efficacy to against the Hepatitis C Virus. ==Other varieties or types=Prabhava===* Eclipta alba
==Preparations using the herbHabit==* [[Bhringamalaka Taila]]{{Habit|Annual plant}}
==Common Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Lanceolate|Leaf Apex is Acute, Leaf Base is Cuneate and Leaf Margin is Serrate-dentate.}}.<ref name=="Leaf"/>
* '''English''' ===Flower==={{Flower|Bisexual|2.5 cm long|White|5- Eclipta* '''Kannada''' 20|In axillary or terminal 1- ಗರಗದ ಸೊಪ್ಪು* '''Hindi''' 3 capitula; white. Flowering from December- Bhringa rajaMay}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Oblong achene||An oblong achene, 3-quetrous, hairy above. Fruiting January onwards||}}
== External Links =Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Bhringamalakadi taila]]* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclipta_prostrata Eclipta prostrata-Wikipedia[Bhringarajasavam]]* [http:/[Manjishtadi kwath]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/www.dharaonline.org/Details/60209/eclipta%20alba]>
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|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.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Poorly drained area}}, {{Commonly seen|Wet areas}}.
 
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:Eclipta prostrata 6.JPG|Whole herb
File:Eclipta prostrata (6968967839).jpg|Flower
File:Eclipta prostrata 5.JPG|At field
File:Eclipta prostrata - False daisy.jpg|Buds
File:¿ Eclipta prostrata ? (5597595941).jpg|Leaves
</gallery>v
 
==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://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="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:117</ref>
</references>
 
==External Links==
* [https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/20395 Eclipta prostrata on Invasive Species Compendium]
* [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/False%20Daisy.html on flowers of india]
* [http://naturalhomeremedies.co/Eprostrata.html natural home remedy]
* [https://www.hairlossrevolution.com/eclipta-alba-regrowth-study/ Eclipta Alba for Hair Loss]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Asteraceae]]
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