A Phytopharmacological Review of Prospective of Bhrungaraj (Eclipta Alba Hassk.)
March 2017
in “
International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine
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TLDR Bhrungaraj (Eclipta alba) shows potential for drug development based on its traditional uses and pharmacological evidence.
The review from 7 years ago focused on the pharmacological activities of Eclipta alba Hassk., also known as Bhrungaraj, a herbaceous plant used in Ayurvedic medicine. The authors collected data from various electronic databases and texts, without a specific timeline, to provide a comprehensive overview of the plant's ethnomedicinal uses, chemical composition, and pharmacological profile. The data suggested that many traditional medicinal claims about Eclipta alba have been confirmed through modern in-vitro and in-vivo pharmacological studies using different extracts and isolates of the plant. The authors concluded that the isolation of active constituents, their biological actions, clinical safety, and validation of traditional uses of Eclipta alba could provide leads for further scientific research and the development of modern drugs and Ayurvedic formulations.
