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: 🍂Leaf decoction is used to treat uterine and haemorrhage. 🍂Mixture of plant juice and honey is given to the infants for expulsion of worms. 🍂It is also used to treat hair loss, skin disease and respiratory diseases. Subhadarshini Satapathy (Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Cuttack, Odisha)