It is an annual plant of the genus Eclipta in the family Asteraceae, commonly found as a paddy field weed, and grows wild in moist soil. In Ayurveda, it is called the "king of hair" and is believed to prevent hair loss and gray hair, promoting healthy and beautiful hair.
Wedelolactone has been identified as an active ingredient for hair growth. It also contains eclalbasaponin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, luteolin, apigenin, and others. Analgesic, antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects have also been reported.
Characteristics of Eclipta Prostrata
- Scientific name: Eclipta alba
- Classification: Genus Eclipta, Family Asteraceae
- Other names: Bhringaraj, Bhringaraja
- Appearance: About 10 cm tall with small white flowers
- Cultivation area: Widely grown in wetlands from temperate to tropical regions worldwide
Expected Effects
- Hair growth promotion: Shifts the hair cycle to the anagen phase, promoting hair growth.
- Gray hair prevention: Believed to prevent gray hair and turn hair black.
- Antioxidant effect: Believed to alleviate the damage of active oxygen and help prevent aging.
- Liver protection: Reported to protect the liver from liver damage caused by alcohol and other substances.
- Anticancer effect: Reported to suppress the proliferation of cancer cells.
