Physicochemical and Pharmacological Activity of Eclipta Alba: Review
June 2022
in “
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Studysummary This article discusses the potential of Bhringraj, a plant used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, for its significant bioactive compounds and therapeutic applications, emphasizing the importance of its extraction processes and its demonstrated non-toxic nature in rat and mice studies at high doses.
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The review discussed the significance of Eclipta alba, commonly known as Bhringraj, in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Unani, highlighting its role as a natural 5-reductase inhibitor. It emphasized the plant's primary ingredients, such as coumestan derivatives, and its uses as an antimycotoxic, antihemorrhagic, and hair growth booster. The review also noted that an alcoholic extract of Bhringraj was found to be non-toxic in rats and mice, with a minimum fatal dosage exceeding 2.0 g/kg. The document covered the plant's extraction process, phytochemistry, and bioactivity, underscoring its medical, aesthetic, and therapeutic importance.
