TRAILING ECLIPTA-Herbal Remedy for Liver

Botanical name : Eclipta alba

Family : Compositae

Other Name : Bhringraj

Uses

• Jaundice
• Piles
• Stomachache
• Headache
• Skin diseases
• Vertigo
• Leprosy
• Itching wound
• Premature hair graying
• Scorpion stinging
• Anemia
• Skin disorders
• Leucoderma
• Acidity
• Heart Burn

How to use in different diseases

• In catarrh of children 1-2 drops of Bhringaraja Swaras with honey is given which expels the cough of throat.
• Bhringaraja Oil nasal drops treats headache, blurred vision.
• To blacken and increase hair, Eclipta Juice with “Kasis” is applied to the hair.
• The drug is extensively used against jaundice.
• It is used to prevent abortion and miscarriage and for uterine pain after delivery.
• Its seed is aphrodisiac.
• Eclipta is a well-known hair promoter used for making hair oils and is known as kesavardhin
• A paste of this herb mixed with sesame oil is used over skin diseases, granular swellings and as a hair dye for blackening the hair.
• Fresh leaf juice is rubbed on shaven scalp to promote hair growth.
• Leaf juice is applied over skin diseases and wounds.
• Root powder is used externally for skin diseases .The powder is taken 1teaspoonful twice a daily after meals.
• A decoction is useful for liver problem. A decoction d the herb is taken in doses of I teaspoon twice a day

Part use

Whole plant