Scientific Name
Eclipta prostrata L.
Synonyms
Eclipta alba (L.) Hasskarl
Family
Asteraceae
Local Name
Bhangra Siah
Habit Habitat
An annual small branched herb, common as a weed in damp places
along cannels in sub-tropical area.
along cannels in sub-tropical area.
Taxonomic Features
Leaf simple, oblong-lanceolate, opposite, short stalked, with less coarse hair, slightly toothed, 2-10.cm long. Inflorescence composed of terminal and axillary capitula. Involucre globose to bell-shaped. Flower white, with ray and disc florets. Fruit an achene with ribbed margins.
Flowering Fruiting
April-September
Harvesting Time
May-October
Medicinal Value
Locally fresh juice of leaf is used for promoting growth of hair and to
control premature greying of hair. Infusion of whole plant is useful in liver and spleen
disorders.
control premature greying of hair. Infusion of whole plant is useful in liver and spleen
disorders.
Parts Used
Whole plant
Future Prospective
Cultivation, Collection, Drying, Packing, Herbal Pharmacy, Allopathic Pharmacy.
Plant Images
Eclipta prostrata L.