It is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family, commonly seen as a weed in paddy fields and growing naturally in humid soil. In Ayurveda, it is known as the "ruler of hair" and is said to prevent hair loss and graying and promote healthy, beautiful hair growth.
Wedelolactone has been identified as an active ingredient in hair growth. Other ingredients include eclava saponin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, luteolin, and apigenin. It has also been reported to have analgesic, antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Characteristics of Takasaburo
- Scientific name: Eclipta alba
- Classification: Asteraceae, Eucalyptus genus
- Also known as: Bhringaraj, Bhringaraja
- Appearance: Approximately 10cm tall with small white flowers.
- Cultivation area: Grows widely in temperate to tropical wetlands around the world
Expected effects
- Hair growth promoting effect: Shifts the hair cycle to the growth phase and promotes hair growth.
- Anti-graying effect: It is said to prevent gray hair and turn it into lush black hair.
- Antioxidant effect: It is believed to mitigate the harmful effects of active oxygen and help prevent aging.
- Hepatoprotective effect: It is said to have the effect of protecting the liver from liver damage caused by alcohol, etc.
- Anti-cancer effect: It has been reported to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
