TLDR Eclipta alba (Bhringraj) helps protect the liver and promotes hair growth.
The document reviewed the phytomedicinal importance of Eclipta alba, known as Bhringraj, emphasizing its role in traditional medicine, particularly for promoting hair growth and treating hair-related issues like hair fall, dandruff, premature greying, and baldness. It contained phytochemicals such as coumestans and saponins, which contributed to its biological activities, including anticancer, antibacterial, antiviral, and immunomodulatory effects. Eclipta alba was widely used in the cosmetic industry, especially in hair oils, and also exhibited hepatoprotective properties. The review focused on traditional uses and chemical composition without presenting new experimental data or clinical trials.
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