August 2026 in “Plant Science Today” 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.
November 2025 in “Essential Chem” In this study, Eclipta alba extract showed potential for hair regrowth by increasing the proliferative activity of human dermal papilla cells by 45% in vitro, with evidence suggesting activation of the Wnt signaling pathway.
This overview discusses the medicinal uses and pharmacological activities of Eclipta alba, yet reports no new experimental findings; it emphasizes the plant's significant role in traditional medicine.
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January 2022 This book chapter reviews the taxonomy, traditional uses, pharmacological effects, and safety of Eclipta prostrata, emphasizing its potential therapeutic applications, but it reports no new clinical results.
May 2023 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” 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.
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July 2005 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this study, the aqueous extract of Eclipta alba and its hydrolyzed fraction showed nootropic activity and reduced stress-induced alterations in rats.
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October 2014 in “International Scholarly Research Notices” This review explores the medicinal properties of Eclipta alba and its phytoconstituents and reports their potential for developing new drugs, but presents no new research results.
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January 2012 in “Ancient Science of Life” This study found that the ethanol extract of Eclipta alba significantly reduced gastric lesions and enhanced gastroprotective activity in ulcer-induced rats, suggesting potent antisecretory effects potentially linked to antioxidant properties.
This review discusses the medicinal uses and phytochemical composition of Eclipta alba and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest its potential therapeutic significance due to complex interactions of its constituents.
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July 2017 in “Deleted Journal” This review discusses the memory enhancing activity of the ethanolic extract of Eclipta alba and reports no new clinical results.
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August 2022 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that methanolic extract of Eclipta alba leaves exhibited strong antibacterial effects against certain pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, but it showed no activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including drug-resistant strains.
January 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the various traditional uses and reported bioactivities of Eclipta prostrata but does not present new research findings.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research Methodology” This review explored the therapeutic potential of Bhangra (Eclipta alba) for treating premature greying of hair, noting the plant's melanogenic, antioxidant, and revitalizing properties, but highlighted the need for further research to scientifically support its effectiveness.
January 2026 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Naturopathy” This review highlights that Eclipta alba, or false daisy, shows promise for liver protection and hair care due to its antioxidant and tissue-protective properties, supporting its traditional Ayurvedic uses for treating liver disorders and promoting hair growth.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research” This review compiles current knowledge of Eclipta prostrata's botanical details, ethnomedical uses, phytochemical components, and various pharmacological activities, emphasizing its potential for modern pharmaceutical formulations based on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and other therapeutic properties.
January 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review examines existing studies on Eclipta prostrata, highlighting its diverse bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic benefits in traditional medicine, and underscores the need for further research to fully develop its medicinal promise.
July 2014 in “Planta Medica” This article reviews the use of Eclipta Alba, a traditional Ayurvedic herb, in liver health, hair growth, and diabetes management, but it reports no new research findings.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences” This study identified various phytochemicals and compounds in Eclipta prostrata leaves using qualitative tests, FTIR, and GC-MS analysis, highlighting the presence of phytol and squalene among others.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Newgen Research in Pharmacy & Healthcare” In this study, Eclipta alba phytosomes were developed to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of its bioactive compounds, showing improved in vitro antioxidant activity and significant in vivo anticancer effects compared to the free extract.
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June 2014 in “Nutrition and Cancer” This study found that hydro-alcoholic Eclipta alba extract may have anticancer and multidrug resistance-reversal effects in animal models, suggesting potential as an adjunctive agent in tumor chemotherapy.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This study found that Eclipta alba may protect against scopolamine-induced memory deficits in mice by reducing brain acetylcholinestrase activity and oxidative stress.
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January 2020 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” This review provides an overview of the ethnomedicinal uses, chemical composition, and pharmacological profile of Eclipta alba Hassk and presents no new clinical findings.
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February 2017 in “Science” The Dawn spacecraft found that Ceres has complex organic molecules and a lot of water ice, hinting it might support life.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review systematically evaluates Erzhi Pill's formulation, therapeutic potential, and challenges, exploring its traditional applications and modern prospects for developing integrated quality control and precise medical strategies.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” The study developed herbal hair gummies using ingredients like fenugreek, amla, and bhringraj, alongside folic acid, zinc, and biotin, concluding they are palatable, meet quality standards, exhibit antioxidant properties, and may effectively enhance hair growth and reduce hair loss.
This study tested a novel cryo-carboxy dispensing device for treating androgenetic alopecia in six volunteers and found an unexpectedly rapid and positive response, with significant hair regrowth observed by day 90, prompting early conclusion of the trial.
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November 2021 in “Biomolecules” This review compiles information on traditional uses, phytoconstituents, and biological activities of Eclipta prostrata but reports no new experimental results; the authors call for more studies to understand its pharmacological mechanisms.
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January 2022 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses the ethnobotanical use and bioactivity of Eclipta prostrata, highlighting its potential in treating various conditions and linking its effects to secondary metabolites.
February 2024 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” This review reports various ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemical components, and potential pharmacological effects of Eclipta alba, highlighting benefits like wound healing and neuroprotection, though it underscores the need for further mechanism-based studies and clinical trials.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review compiles existing knowledge on the botanical characteristics, traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Eclipta alba, highlighting its potential therapeutic properties and encouraging further pharmacological and phytochemical exploration of this traditionally used medicinal plant.