Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is aslo known as Eclipta erecta Linn. Mant., Eclipta prostrata {Linn}Hasskl, Verbesina alba Linn., belongs to Asteraceae, Compositae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Aklibata, Zufar.
The English Names for this herb are Common Perilla, Eclipta.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Bhangra.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. are Alexipharmic, Alterative, Anthelmintic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Cholagogue, Deobstruent, Emetic, Expectorant, Ophthalmic Tonic, Purgative, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic.

Leaves:

  • Blood Purifier
  • Carminative
  • Deobstruent
  • Hepatic Tonic


    • Root:
  • Emetic
  • Purgative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Decoction (leaves) of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. are Fever, Jaundice, Haemorrhages.

    The Indication of Infusion (leaves) of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is Teeth Disorders.

    The Indication of Juice(leaves) of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is Catarrh in Infants.

    The Indications of Paste(root) of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. are Spleen Hardness, Liver Hardness, Vitiligo, Earache, Urticaria, Liver Enlargement, Spleen Enlargement, Leprosy, Leucoderma, Inflammations.

    The Indication of Extract(herb) of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is Hair Greying.

    The Indication of Water(herb) of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is Ophthalmia.

    The Indication of Fresh Plant of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is Elephantiasis.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    BonjigarHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.

    Compound Preparations

    Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is used in the preparation of Hab Miskeen Nawaz, Ma'jun Jograj Gugal, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Roghan Amla Khas compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Leaves5.000g - 7.000g
    Seeds1.000g - 3.000g

    Herb's Description

    Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.. An erect or prostrate, much branched, strigosely hirsute annual, often rooting at the nodes, leaves opposite, sessile, oblong-lanceolete, 1-4 inches long, flower-heads white, 0.25-0.35 inches in diameter

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Bengal, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mayanmar, Paksitan, Sri Lanka.
    Taste: Bitter,Sharp

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Prolong use or in large doses may be harmful to individuals with warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.. (work in progress)