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

This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties of Eclipta alba, often used traditionally in Asian medicine, detailing its hepatoprotective, hair growth promoting, antidiabetic, and other therapeutic activities linked to its chemical compounds such as wedelolactone.

This review synthesizes data on Eclipta alba, highlighting its traditional use for liver, skin, and general health, supported by preclinical evidence of hepatoprotective and other beneficial activities, while noting the need for more rigorous toxicological and clinical safety studies to substantiate its therapeutic applications.

This narrative review examines the traditional uses and pharmacological properties of Eclipta alba, emphasizing its potential benefits like hepatoprotective and hair growth-promoting effects, but highlights the need for more clinical validation and a focus on preserving traditional knowledge.

This review summarizes the phytomedicinal importance of Eclipta alba in Ayurvedic and folk medicine, particularly its use for hair growth and various biological properties, without reporting new clinical results.

This review discusses the traditional medicinal uses of Eclipta alba (Bhringraj) in various systems, highlighting its phytochemical constituents and diverse biological activities, including potential benefits for hair growth, liver health, and immune function.