Pharmacological Activities of Eclipta Alba (L.) Hassk. (Bhringaraja): A Review

The review discusses the pharmacological activities of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk, also known as Bhringaraja, a perennial herb traditionally used in Asian countries for medicinal purposes. The herb has a wide range of properties including hepatoprotective, hair growth promoting, antidiabetic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, neuropharmacological, antioxidant, antimicrobial, cardiovascular, immunomodulatory, anti-epilepsy, anti-venom, anticancer, antiulcer, anthelmintic, and anti-hyperlipidemic. These properties are attributed to its major chemical compounds such as wedelolactone, dimethyl wedeloctone, and ecliptic. The herb is also known for therapeutic actions such as relieving swelling and pain, purifying and healing wounds, improving vision, promoting hair growth, and restoring normal color to body parts and hair. These findings are based on data collected from Ayurveda texts, research papers, peer-reviewed indexed scientific journals, and authentic websites.