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BHRINGRAJBHRINGRAJ

Presented byPresented bySmita S. ShirodkarSmita S. Shirodkar

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Ayurveda classified herbs into threeAyurveda classified herbs into threegunas, each with qualities forgunas, each with qualities for

developing certain psychologicaldeveloping certain psychologicalresponses. Satwik herbs promote theresponses. Satwik herbs promote thedevelopment of mind and enhancedevelopment of mind and enhanceits clarity, Rajasik herbs containits clarity, Rajasik herbs contain

energy which comes fire and Tamsikenergy which comes fire and Tamsikherbs contain inertia which comesherbs contain inertia which comesfrom Earth.from Earth.



These three gunas have aThese three gunas have acorresponding effect on the plantcorresponding effect on the plant

kingdom, which inturn affects thekingdom, which inturn affects thethree doshas. The roots of treesthree doshas. The roots of treescorresponds to the Earth and Watercorresponds to the Earth and Water

hence Kapha. Flowers corresponds tohence Kapha. Flowers corresponds tofire , therefore Pitta. Leaves andfire , therefore Pitta. Leaves andFruits corresponds to the ether, thusFruits corresponds to the ether, thusVata.Vata.

Ayurveda is a science which allow usAyurveda is a science which allow usto make use of Herbs to helpto make use of Herbs to help

counteract mental and emotionalcounteract mental and emotional



In Ayurveda treatment is given to theIn Ayurveda treatment is given to the

individualindividual accordingaccording to the constitutionto the constitution

governed by the predominant dosha.forgoverned by the predominant dosha.fore.g. dry and heat producing herbs aree.g. dry and heat producing herbs areused for Kapha which is cold and moist.used for Kapha which is cold and moist.Heat producing and moist herbs for VataHeat producing and moist herbs for Vata

which is cold and dry. Cooling and drywhich is cold and dry. Cooling and dryherbs are for Pitta which is hot and moist.herbs are for Pitta which is hot and moist.

The constitution of individual representsThe constitution of individual representsvulnerability to disease. For e.g. peoplevulnerability to disease. For e.g. peoplewith Kapha qualities are prone to diseaseswith Kapha qualities are prone to diseaseslike cold and congestion.like cold and congestion.



Binomial NameBinomial Name

Eclipta albaEclipta alba



SynonymsSynonyms

Eclipta erectaEclipta erecta

Eclipta prostrataEclipta prostrata

Verbesina albaVerbesina alba Verbesina prostrataVerbesina prostrata



F AMILYF AMILY

AsteraceaeAsteraceae



GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTIONGEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION

It grows commonly inIt grows commonly in moist placesmoist placesas a weed all over the world.as a weed all over the world.

It is widely distributed throughoutIt is widely distributed throughoutIndia, China, Thailand & Brazil.India, China, Thailand & Brazil.



CULTIVATION & COLLECTIONCULTIVATION & COLLECTION



DESCRIPTIONDESCRIPTION

Eclipta alba is commonly known asEclipta alba is commonly known as BhringrajBhringrajoror False Daisy.False Daisy.

It is a tropical annual, creeping andIt is a tropical annual, creeping and moisturemoisturelovingloving herb.herb.

It grows upto 10It grows upto 10--15cm in height.15cm in height. The stem is short, flat or round munchThe stem is short, flat or round munch

branched and blackishbranched and blackish--green in colour.green in colour. The flower are small pennyThe flower are small penny--sized, white, onsized, white, on

a long stalk.a long stalk. The roots are many seeded and black inThe roots are many seeded and black in

colour. (resemble cumin seeds)colour. (resemble cumin seeds) Roots are well developed, cylindrical & Roots are well developed, cylindrical &

greyish in colour.greyish in colour.



CHEMICAL CONSTITUTENTSCHEMICAL CONSTITUTENTS

Wedelolactone (I)Wedelolactone (I)

Desmethyl Wedelolactone (II)Desmethyl Wedelolactone (II)

PolypeptidePolypeptide

PolyacetylenePolyacetylene

TriterpenesTriterpenes

TerthienylTerthienyl --methanolmethanol

CystineCystine

PhenylalaninePhenylalanine

TryosineTryosine

MethionineMethionine

DithiopheneDithiophene

StigmasterolStigmasterol



COSMETIC USESCOSMETIC USES

Eclicpta alba is one of the key ingredientEclicpta alba is one of the key ingredientof IHTof IHT--99 Herbal Hair ShampooHerbal Hair Shampoo. This. ThisShampoo arrests hair loss & promote hairShampoo arrests hair loss & promote hairgrowth.growth.

The medicated oils of bhringraj are widelyThe medicated oils of bhringraj are widelyused hasused has hair tonichair tonic to prevent hairfall & to prevent hairfall & premature greying of the hair.premature greying of the hair.

The black dye is obtained from eclipta albaThe black dye is obtained from eclipta albais used for dyeing hair and tattooing.is used for dyeing hair and tattooing.



MARKETTED PREP ARATION IN TERMS MARKETTED PREP ARATION IN TERMS

OF NONOF NON--COSMETICSCOSMETICS



NONNON--COSMETICCOSMETIC USESUSES

In ³ayurveda´ & ³siddha´ Eclipta alba is used for treatmentIn ³ayurveda´ & ³siddha´ Eclipta alba is used for treatmentof kapha and vata imbalance.of kapha and vata imbalance.

The leaves of Eclipta alba are used in the treatment of The leaves of Eclipta alba are used in the treatment of scorpion stings.scorpion stings.

It is used as antiIt is used as anti--venom against snakebite in china andvenom against snakebite in china and

brazil.brazil. In Taiwan, entire plant is used in the treatment of bleeding,In Taiwan, entire plant is used in the treatment of bleeding,

haemoptysis, haematuria, itching, hepatitis, diphtheria andhaemoptysis, haematuria, itching, hepatitis, diphtheria anddiarrhea.diarrhea.

It is used against anemia, eye diseases, asthma, insomnia,It is used against anemia, eye diseases, asthma, insomnia,head aches and liver cirrhosis.head aches and liver cirrhosis.

It is also help in promoting heart health by lowering highIt is also help in promoting heart health by lowering highblood pressure and cholesterol level, increases immuneblood pressure and cholesterol level, increases immuneresistance.resistance.



ADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES

In glandular swellings and filariasis, it is used toIn glandular swellings and filariasis, it is used tomitigate swelling and pain, by applying the paste.mitigate swelling and pain, by applying the paste.

The chronic and infected wounds get cleansedThe chronic and infected wounds get cleansedand heal better with application of its paste.and heal better with application of its paste.

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t also alleviates the dispigmentation of the SkinI

t also alleviates the dispigmentation of the Skinrenders colour to the skin.renders colour to the skin.

The fresh juice of the Plant is instilled in the earsThe fresh juice of the Plant is instilled in the earsand eyes in otitis and conjunctvitis to ameliorateand eyes in otitis and conjunctvitis to amelioratepain.pain.

The nasal drops of its juice, mixed with milk, areThe nasal drops of its juice, mixed with milk, arebeneficial in migraine.beneficial in migraine.

The medicated oil of bhringraj are widely used asThe medicated oil of bhringraj are widely used ashair tonic and prevent and premature graying of hair tonic and prevent and premature graying of the hair.the hair.

It is keen stimulant to digestive system. ItIt is keen stimulant to digestive system. It



CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Eclipta alba is one amonged 10 flowersEclipta alba is one amonged 10 flowersknowns called as ³Dasapushpam´( Tenknowns called as ³Dasapushpam´( Tenauspicious flower ) in kerala.auspicious flower ) in kerala.

It is the best known Herb for preventingIt is the best known Herb for preventingHair Loss (baldness) & premature graying.Hair Loss (baldness) & premature graying.

Eclipta alba is one of the key ingredientsEclipta alba is one of the key ingredientsof IHT 9of IHT 9--HerbalHerbal HairHair shampooshampoo. This. This

shampoo arrests hair loss and promoteshampoo arrests hair loss and promotehair growth.hair growth.

The leaf extract is considered as powerfulThe leaf extract is considered as powerfulliver tonic rejuvenative and especiallyliver tonic rejuvenative and especially

good for hair growth.good for hair growth.

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