Eclipta prostrata, commonly known as false daisy, yerba de tago, Gunta kalagaraku/Gunta galagaraku, Karisalankanni, and bhringraj, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is widespread across much of the world.[3][4][5]
This plant has cylindrical, grayish roots. Leaves arranged in opposite pairs, hairy in two-sided, 2–8 cm long, 5-15 mm wide.
The solitary flower heads are 6–8mm (0.24–0.31in) in diameter, with white florets. The achenes are compressed and narrowly winged.
This species grows commonly in moist places in warm temperate to tropical areas worldwide. It is widely distributed throughout India, Nepal, China, Thailand, and Brazil.
Traditional uses
Flower of Eclipta prostrataSeed of Eclipta prostrata, closeup view
The plant has traditional uses in Ayurveda. In India, it is known as bhangra or bhringaraj. Wedelia calendulacea is known by the same names, so the white-flowered E. alba is called white bhangra and the yellow-flowered W. calendulacea is called yellow bhangra.[6]
In Southeast Asia, the dried whole plant is used in traditional medicine,[7] although there is no high-quality clinical research to indicate such uses are effective.
In parts of South India it is used to grind a traditional chutney from tha plants grown in the paddy field
Phytochemistry
Eclipta prostrata contains various phytochemicals, such as coumestans, polypeptides, polyacetylenes, thiophene derivatives, steroids, sterols, triterpenes, and flavonoids.[8]
Puri, H. S. 2003. Rasayana: Ayurvedic Herbs for Longevity and Rejuvenation. Taylor & Francis, London. pages 80–85.
Nantana Sittichai; Chayan Picheansoothon, eds. (2014). Herbal Medicines Used in Primary Health Care in ASEAN. Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. pp.148–149. ISBN9786161122119.
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