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)