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Unlocking the Potential: What is Eclipta Alba Used For?

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Answer: Mix Eclipta alba (Bhringraj) powder 1-3g/day lukewarm water liver/hair; topical oil stimulates follicles delaying catagen (↑BrdU+ keratinocytes mice). Hepatoprotective: alcoholic extract ↓SGOT/SGPT/ALP bilirubin paracetamol rats (p<0.01); cell regeneration. Diuretic/hypotensive human trial ↑urine 34%/Na 24%. Max 9g powder/30ml juice; cycle use. "PEE E.alba induced anagen-like HFs, ↓TGF-β1, ↑proliferating keratinocytes vs controls," confirms hair matrix study.

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Eclipta alba/prostrata (Ayurvedic Bhringraj/Chinese Han Lian Cao) cools Pitta, nourishes Rasa Dhatu; wedelolactone/eugenol drive anti-inflammatory/hepatoprotective effects. Traditional: hair growth, jaundice, skin. Preclinical dominant; human trials limited.[^23_5][^23_1]

Fresh Eclipta alba plants with white flowers and Bhringraj oil bottle — Hair/liver tonic ready.

## Key Uses | Application | Mechanism | Evidence Level | |-------------|-----------|----------------| | Hair Growth | ↓TGF-β1, ↑keratinocytes [^23_4] | Mice; anecdotal human | | Liver Protect | ↓SGOT/SGPT/ALP vs toxins [^23_1] | Rats; small human | | Diuretic/Hypotensive | ↑urine Na/VitC 24-34% [^23_1] | Human trial | ## Preparation Methods ### Internal Powder/Juice - Powder: 1-3g adults/250-1g children 2-3x/day pre-meal water.[^23_3] - Juice: 3-10ml adults/1-3ml children max 30ml/day.[^23_3] ### Hair Oil - Leaves+sesame/coconut boil; massage scalp nightly. - Fresh juice+neem oil stimulates growth anecdotal.[^23_5] ## Evidence Highlights **Hair:** PEE delays catagen, ↑HF number/proliferation vs controls; topical stimulates shaft diameter small trial.[^23_4][^23_6] **Liver:** Alcoholic extract regenerates cells, hepatoprotective CCl4/paracetamol (p<0.01 enzymes); biphasic—high dose toxic.[^23_2][^23_1] **Other:** ↓BP mild hypertension; anti-snake venom in vitro; anticancer multidrug resistance.[^23_7][^23_2] ## Safety Profile | Group | Dosage | Cautions | |-------|--------|----------| | Adults | ≤9g powder/day [^23_3] | Cycle; monitor liver high dose | | Pregnancy/Lactation | Avoid | Safety unestablished [^23_3] | | Children | 250mg-1g | Professional supervision | ## Conclusion Bhringraj bridges Ayurveda hair/liver tradition with TGF-β/hepatoprotective preclinical. Topical/internal synergy; dose mindfully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pregnancy safe?: Avoid—data lacking.[^23_3]
Hair graying?: Anecdotal reversal; follicle stimulation mice.[^23_5]
Daily max?: 9g powder/30ml juice adults.[^23_3]
Liver toxic?: High dose biphasic rats.[^23_2]
Oil only topical?: Yes; internal powder complementary.[^23_8]

Safety

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Likely safe indicated doses; hepatotoxic excess. Drug metabolism interactions (↑glucocorticoid efficacy, chemo resistance ↓). Consult MD chronic liver/pregnancy.

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