Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.
Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is also 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.
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
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.
The pharmacological actions of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Leaves are Blood Purifier, Carminative, Deobstruent, Hepatic Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Root are Emetic, Purgative.
Indications
The indications of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Decoction (leaves) are Fever, Jaundice, Haemorrhages.
The indication of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Extract(herb) is Hair Greying.
The indication of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Fresh Plant is Elephantiasis.
The indication of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Infusion (leaves) is Teeth Disorders.
The indication of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Juice(leaves) is Catarrh in Infants.
The indications of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Paste(root) are Spleen Hardness, Liver Hardness, Vitiligo, Earache, Urticaria, Liver Enlargement, Spleen Enlargement, Leprosy, Leucoderma, Inflammations.
The indication of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.'s Water(herb) is Ophthalmia.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Taste: Bitter,Sharp.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Leaves | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- 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.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. are Gossypium herbaceum Linn. (Seeds), Gossypium herbaceum Linn. (Oil).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. are Ecliptal, Ecliptine, Nicotine.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl. are Piper nigrum Linn., Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskl.. (work in progress)