 Eclipta alba is extremely beneficial herb in tackling problems related to hairs and skin. Bhringraja (Eclipta alba) is considered as one of the most widely used herb in Ayurvedic system of medication when it comes to liver related problems. You will surely find a Bhringraja (Eclipta alba) being used in various Ayurvedic classical as well as he patent medications.
The action of Bhringraja helps it to make the liver recover from almost all the problems pertaining to liver and digestion. This herb had gained a huge reputation as a life saver herb in various diseases as well. Maharishi Charka, the author of the medicinal book Charka samhita, advises taking the juice of Eclipta alba or Bhringraja with honey to avert the onset of senility, and its oil as the best medicated massage oils for rejuvenation therapies.
Modern clinical tests have shown that Bhringraja (Eclipta alba) herb contains the alkaloid ecliptine lactones or sulfur- containing peptides, and the antiviral agent glucoside. These properties may explain why Ayurveda has successfully used medicines extracted from this plant in the treatment of jaundice. Certainly, the traditional belief in Indian subcontinent is that extracts from the leaf can cure jaundice in mere 7 days, and Indian liver tonics always contain this herb, powder made from its roots are used against problems like enlargement of the liver and spleen. Superficially, Eclipta alba or Bhringraja not only provides a precious medicated massage oil, but it is used all over India as a hair oil. Its Sanskrit synonym, keshraja, means "the king of hair" and Indian women, who conceit themselves on the length of their hair, have conventionally massaged oil of Eclipta alba or Bhringraja into their scalps to add additional luster.
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Serving size: 2 Vegi caps
Servings per container: 30
Each 500 mg capsule contains: Bhringraja
Dosage: 1-2 Capsules two times a day after meal or or as directed by your health practitioner.
An amalgamation of the root powder and oil are rubbed on the forehead for headaches, and the plant’s pain - killing property is also recognized in the leaf poultice used for scorpion stings, while a vapor bath from its leaves is measured the time- tested cure for hemorrhoids or piles.
Whole plant of Bhangra i.e. Bhringraja (Eclipta alba) is used in various Ayurvedic formulations. Paste of Bhringraja if applied superficially helps to heal injuries and relieves pain and inflammation. In Ayurvedic formulations it is used in preparations for indigestion, enlargement of liver, Spleen, jaundice, anemia, inflammations and toxicity. Bhringraja or Eclipta alba has excellent detoxifying properties. Ayurveda uses it for cough, urinary diseases, impotency and sexual weakness. It is a Rasayana herb so Bhringraja is used in formulations for revitalization and rejuvenating purpose. Hair oil made primarily using Bhringraja or Eclipta alba helps to control falling, thinning and premature graying of hair.
- It is highly effectual in treating hair and skin related problems.
- It also improves complexion of the skin.
- Very effective in all kinds of liver related problems
- Prevents premature graying of hairs
- Extremely beneficial in jaundice, liver and spleen enlargement.
- Helpful in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Effective memory enhancer and improves concentration
- Boost immunity.
- Also acts as a good pain reliever.
Research I - Development and evaluation of poly-herbal formulation for hair growth-promoting activity.
By Roy RK, Thakur M, Dixit VK.
Research was carried out at Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. H.S. Gour University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India. Background Cuscuta reflexa, Citrullus colocynthis, and Eclipta alba are conventionally acclaimed herbs for their hair growth-promoting potential. Aim In the present study, it was envisaged to arrange herbal formulations having petroleum ether extracts of the three herbs in varying ratio and evaluating the formulations for the hair growth-promoting activity. Methods The formulations as well as minoxidil (2 percent) solution (positive control) were applied topically on shaved skin of rats, and the time required for beginning and completion of hair growth cycle was recorded. Results and conclusions Hair growth initiation time was noticeably reduced to 1/3rd on treatment with the prepared formulation compared with control animals. The time necessary for complete hair growth was also reduced by 32 percent. Quantitative analysis of hair growth cycle after treatment with formulations and minoxidil (2 percent) exhibited greater number of hair follicles in anagenic phase compared with control. The results thus corroborate with the conventionally acclaimed hair growth-promoting capabilities of the plants. The equipped formulation also holds potential for treatment of alopecia.
Research II - Oral administration of Eclipta alba or Bhringraja leaf aqueous extract enhances the non-specific immune responses and disease resistance of Oreochromis mossambicus.
By Christybapita D, Divyagnaneswari M, Michael RD.
The research was carried out at Centre for Fish Immunology, PG Department of Zoology and Biotechnology, Lady Doak College, Madurai, India. Immuno-stimulatory effects of the oral administration of the medicinal plant, Eclipta alba or Bhringraja leaf extracts was studied in tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus. For this purpose, fish were fed for 1, 2 or 3 weeks with diets containing Eclipta alba leaf aqueous extract at 0, 0.01, 0.1 or 1 percent levels. After each week, non-specific humoral (lysozyme, antiprotease and complement) and cellular (myeloperoxidase content, production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species) responses and disease resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila were determined. The results indicated that Eclipta alba aqueous extract administered as feed supplement considerably enhanced most of the non-specific immune parameters tested. Among the humoral responses, lysozyme activity appreciably increased after feeding with aqueous extract for 1, 2 or 3 weeks. No noteworthy modulation was noticed in all the cellular responses tested after 3 weeks of feeding, while reactive oxygen species production and myeloperoxidase content showed major enhancement after 1 week of feeding with aqueous extract. When challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila after 1, 2 or 3 weeks of feeding, the percentage mortality was considerably reduced in the treated fish. The highest dose of 1 percent gave better protection than the other doses with the relative percentage survival (RPS) values of 64, 75 and 32 after feeding for 1, 2 and 3 weeks respectively. The results indicate that dietary intake of Eclipta alba aqueous leaf extract enhances the non-specific immune responses and disease resistance of O. mossambicus against Aeromonas hydrophila.
Research III - Diuretic, hypotensive, and hypocholesterolemic effects of Eclipta alba in mild hypertensive subjects: a pilot study.
By Rangineni V, Sharada D, Saxena S.
Department of Foods and Nutrition, Post Graduate and Research Center, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Erragadda, Hyderabad, India. The combined effect of dried Eclipta alba or Bhringraja leaf powder (3 gram per day) in encapsulated form on blood pressure, diuresis, and lipid profile of 60 mildly hyper-tensive male subjects in the age group of 40-55 years was studied. The subjects were divided into 2 groups, i.e., a control (placebo) and the Eclipta group, and were given six capsules (500 mg each) per day in three equal doses for a period of 60 days. Clinical parameters, viz., blood pressure (BP), urine volume, electrolytes (Na and K) in serum and urine, lipid profile, and plasma lipid peroxides, were analyzed before and after the feeding trials. The findings exposed that the Eclipta-supplemented group showed a marked reduction in mean arterial pressure by 15 percent, total cholesterol (17 percent), low-density lipoprotein fraction (24 percent), triglycerides (14 percent), very-low-density lipoprotein fraction (14 percent), and plasma lipid peroxides (18 percent). Results also revealed a remarkable increase in urine volume (34 percent), urine sodium (24 percent), serum vitamin C (17 percent), and serum tocopherols (23 percent) of the Eclipta group. In conclusion, it would appear that Eclipta alba is diuretic, hypo-tensive, and hypocholesterolemic and helps in the alleviating oxidative stress-induced complications in hyper-tensives.
Research IV - Analgesic studies on total alkaloids and alcohol extracts of Eclipta alba (Linn.) Hassk.
By Sawant M, Isaac JC, Narayanan S.
The research was conducted at Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Principal K. M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy, R. G. Thadani Marg, Worli, Mumbai, India. A variety of analgesics are used for the treatment of acute and chronic pain in diverse disease levels. A narcotic or a non-narcotic analgesic that does not cause respiratory depression and addiction is needed. In Ayurvedic system of medicine a large number of indigenous drugs have been mentioned possessing analgesic properties (e.g. Guggul, Errand, Rasna, Bhringraja, Methika, Palandu and Prasikayavani). The present experimental research work was undertaken to determine the analgesic activity of the total ethanol extract of Eclipta alba or Bhringraja, and also the isolated alkaloids of Eclipta alba or Bhringraja in albino mice by using standard experimental models such as the tail clip method, the tail flick method and the acetic acid induced writhing response. The results from this study show that both the ethanol extract as well as the total alkaloids produce good analgesic actions in all the different models of analgesia used. The total alkaloid fraction was the most efficacious in all models tested. Copyright 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
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