02/01/2023
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Scientific Name : Eclipta prostrata
Family : Asteraceae
English Name : False Daisy
Eclipta prostrata commonly known as False Daisy, is a plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. Roots well developed, cylindrical, grayish. It is also named 'kehraj' in Assamese and karisalankanni in Tamil. Floral heads 6–8 mm in diameter, solitary; florets white; achene compressed and narrowly winged. Eclipta prostrata grows commonly in moist places as a w**d in warm temperate to tropical areas worldwide. It is widely distributed throughout India, China, Thailand, and Brazil. In ayurvedic medicine, the leaf extract is considered a powerful liver tonic, rejuvenative, and especially good for the hair. A black dye obtained from Eclipta prostrata is used for dyeing hair and tattooing. Eclipta prostrata also has traditional external uses, such as for athlete's foot, eczema and dermatitis, and on the scalp to address hair loss. It is used as anti-venom against snakebite in China and Brazil.It is reported to improve hair growth and color.
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