Eclipta Prostrata
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Common name: False Daisy, Trailing eclipta
• Hindi: भ्रिंगराज Bhringaraj, केशराज Kesharaj
• Manipuri: Uchi-sumbal
• Tamil: கரிசலாங்கண்ணி Karisilanganni, Kavanthakara
• Malayalam: Kannunni
• Telugu: Galagara
• Kannada: Ajagara
• Oriya: Kesarda
• Sanskrit: भ्रिंगराज Bhringaraj
• Nepali: भ्रिङ्गराज Bhringaraaj, भंगेरी झार Bhangeree Jhaar, आली झार Aalee Jhaar
Botanical name: Eclipta prostrata
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
Synonyms: Eclipta erecta, Eclipta alba, Eclipta punctata, Verbesina prostrata
11 Proven Benefits of Eclipta Alba
What is Eclipta Alba?
Eclipta alba is a plant species that has been used medicinally for many years in traditional Asian medicine and is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of ailments especially related to the liver. Eclipta alba is a member of the sunflower family and is also known as false daisy and bhringraj as well as its scientific name Eclipta prostrata.The plant is believed to have originated on the Indian subcontinent and now grows in various other warm parts of the world such as Brazil, Thailand and China. The plant bears a small flower that can be red, blue or yellow but it is the white species that is most commonly harvested for its medicinal benefits.
Scientific evidence related to its benefits is relatively weak but several published research papers point to its potential – we will look at those in greater detail later in the article. While Eclipta alba is available in supplement form and as an ingredient in creams and salves, it can also be eaten in its raw state.
Health Benefits of Eclipta Alba
1. Liver health
Ayurvedic practitioners have long recognized the liver protective abilities of Eclipta alba and have used it to treat liver sicknesses such as jaundice and hepatitis and as part of a detoxification regime.Several studies both in vitro and animal models have confirmed that the plant does indeed perform a liver protective function. Researchers put the effects down to the flavonoid content as well as several key chemical compounds including wedelolactone.
A study performed on rats also noted the protective effect on the liver. Rats were injected with a research liver toxin called CCL4 and those treated with Eclipta alba leaf extract demonstrated a significantly improved mortality rate which dropped from 77% to 22%.
2. Antimicrobial Effects
One of the most common historical uses of Eclipta alba is its use in the treatment of infections. Recent research has indicated that this historical use has some scientific basis. A study published in 2011 which investigated the antimicrobial effects of various plants including Eclipta alba.Eclipta alba was found effective against the 9 different bacterial strains tested. Bacterial species included the common and dangerous strains staphylococcus aureus and E. coli. (3) The researcher recommended further research based on its impressive results and its safety.
3. Pain Relief
Ayurveda uses Eclipta alba for toothache by rubbing fresh leaves directly onto the affected gums. Several studies have been done to analyze the potential analgesic effects of the plant based on its traditional use in pain relief. A variety of pain tests conducted on mice demonstrated that Eclipta alba had pain relieving effects equivalent to codeine and aspirin.Other studies have demonstrated that these results are consistent and that Eclipta alba has pain killing abilities based on its ethanolic extract and alkaloids. Based on this evidence, Eclipta alba may be used as an alternative treatment to conventional pain killers.
4. Digestion
According to Ayurvedic medicine, Eclipta alba can be taken orally to treat an upset stomach. It has been used successfully to treat common digestive complaints like constipation and indigestion. According to Ayurveda, the plant helps restore digestive balance due to its rich variety of organic and chemical compounds.
5. Respiratory complaints
Eclipta alba has expectorant properties which makes it useful for treating coughs and congestion associated with the common cold, influenza and chest infections.Because of its known antimicrobial properties, it can help eliminate any infection while easing the flow of any mucus or phlegm.
6. Bladder infections
The antibacterial qualities of Eclipta alba makes it an effective remedy when you are suffering from bladder infections. It has been used in Ayurveda to ease discomfort and restore bladder function and research has found that it also has diuretic abilities meaning that it can help promote urination. One study found that a 3 gram dose of Eclipta alba extract had a significantly higher diuretic effect on patients with high blood pressure than a placebo.7. Hair health
Eclipta alba is good for your hair; it maintains the strength and health of your hair and perhaps more impressively it can also boost hair growth. Research published in 2009 investigated the plan’s ability to stimulate hair growth on mice modified to be bald. The results demonstrated that Eclipta alba stimulated the hair follicles and had future potential in hair growth treatment.8. Eye health
Eclipta alba is a rich source of carotene which is an antioxidant that is important to maintain healthy eyes. According to some, it is able to neutralize the damage caused by free radicals and prevent degenerative eye disease and cataracts from forming. The evidence for its ability to improve eyesight is relatively weak with one piece of research showing improved eyesight as a side effect of Eclipta alba treatment.9. Heart health
Eclipta alba might help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. However the evidence for this is not strong and is based on the results of a single small scale pilot study. Researchers suggested that its ability to reduce blood pressure might be related to its diuretic effects.10. Cancer prevention
Ayurveda as well as other herbalists have traditionally used Eclipta alba to treat several types of cancer and study published in 2011 indicates that an ethanol extract of the plant has certain anticancer activities. The single study published related to the plant’s effects on liver cancer noted that it had cytotoxic effects which basically means it effectively destroyed cancerous cells. Researchers concluded that Eclipta alba prevented cancer cell proliferation effectively stopping the disease from spreading.
11. Insecticide
As well as its health benefits, Eclipta alba has a more practical use that can benefit those of us constantly bothered by bugs. A study published in 2011 was conducted to investigate the insecticide potential of the plant, specifically to combat mosquito borne illnesses. The research concluded that it had great potential being both effective and an environmentally friendly alternative to the commonly used chemical insecticide products.Other Uses
Oral Health
Eclipta alba is traditionally used as a remedy for several oral health problems. Because of its known antimicrobial effects, you can use a juice made from the leaves of the herb as a natural gargle to strengthen the teeth and the gums and keep infections at bay.How to use it
Eclipta alba is available in several different forms including tinctures and capsule or in loose dried form.Here is no definitive recommended dose but studies suggest that it is safe and no adverse side effects have been reported.
For hair growth and general hair health, I have seen a number of recommendations suggesting that you add the plant extract to virgin coconut oil for best effect.
Popular Home Remedies you can make using Eclipta alba
- Gargling with a juice made of the herb’s leaves can help to strengthen gums and prevent bacterial growth in the mouth.
- Simply eating 5 or 6 fresh Eclipta alba leaves each morning can promote all round health and is said to cure constipation.
- Eating the leaves also improves digestion and promotes appetite,
- In Ayurveda, 15 ml of Eclipta alba juice is mixed with an equal amount of milk and drunk first thing each morning to reduce blood pressure.
Using Eclipta alba in cooking
If you can get hold of the fresh herb, then there are more interesting ways that you can add this beneficial plant to your diet instead of taking it as a supplement. In Southern parts of India, it is cooked and eaten with rice or added to a lentil dish.Before adding the herb to your dish, you should remove the stems and wash the leaves then cut them into very small pieces. Boil up the leaves, add onions, tomatoes and seasoning and cook thoroughly before eating as an accompaniment to a rice dish.
Side Effects and Precautions
While it appears that Eclipta alba is safe, allergic reaction is always a possibility with herbal remedies and there is no data regarding its effects on pregnant or breastfeeding women.To Buy the Herbals and also For Contact...
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(2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/725927
(3) http://ann-clinmicrob.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1476-0711-10-21
(4) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15022160
(5) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22556819
(6) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17472478
(7) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19481595
(8) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17472478
(9) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21575697
(10) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21771410