Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. Family: Asteraceae Common names: Bhringraj, False daisy Habit: Herb Habitat: Grows in moist and swampy areas
Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Family: Asteraceae
Common names: Bhringraj, False daisy
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Grows in moist and swampy areas
Medicinal uses:
ЁЯНВLeaf decoction is used to treat uterine and haemorrhage.
ЁЯНВMixture of plant juice and honey is given to the infants for expulsion of worms.
ЁЯНВIt is also used to treat hair loss, skin disease and respiratory diseases.
Subhadarshini Satapathy
(Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack, Odisha)
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