Pharmacological Activity of Eclipta Alba Lin
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The Bhringraj plant, scientifically known as Eclipta alba L., has many uses in Ayurvedic medicine. Common names for this plant include bhringaraj and fake daisy. Its distribution is global, with a concentration in the tropics and subtropics. It also highlights the short pharmacological profile of the chemicals or compounds derived from plant components and their characteristics. Anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, hair rejuvenator, antibacterial, analgesic, antiviral, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory activity, etc., qualities of Bhringraj plant extracts are well-known among many medicinal uses for this plant. The herb Eclipta alba L. is ironic in bioactive compounds, including triterpenes, flavonoids, steroids, polypeptides, polyacetylenes, thiophene derivatives, and coumestans (wedelolactone and demethylwedelolactone). The pharmacological actions of this plant are thought to include anticancer, antioxidant, neuroprotective, analgesic, diuretic, hypolipidemic, antifungal, antimalarial, neuroprotective, and memory boosting properties. Eclipta alba L.'s taxonomy, phytochemistry, traditional use, medicinal value, and pharmacological activity are all topics that will be covered in this review.
Author: Shital Patil, Yogita Budhe, Prajakta Kamble, Pranali Mahajan*
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949405400
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