Bhringraj is a creeping and moisture-loving herb. It has a short, flat or round stem and small white flowers on a long stalk.The leaves of the plant contain a rich amount of protein. It is known for its anticancer, antileprotic, analgesic, antioxidant, antimyotoxic, antihaemorrhagic, antihepatotoxic, antiviral, antibacterial, spasmogenic, hypotensive and ovicidal properties.

Scientific Name: Eclipta prostrata

Family Name : Asteraceae

Part Used : Whole Plant

Common name: Balari, Bhringraj, Bhengra, Bhangra, Mochkand, Babri, Trailing eclipta, Thistles, False Daisy

• Its paste is applied over the swollen areas of elephantiasis, abscess
• Its paste is also applied over wounds to reduce pain and to induce quick wound healing
• Its juice extract is used as eye and ear drops to relieve infection and pain
• Fumigation with Bhringraj is considered to bring about relief in piles
• In Ayurveda, the root powder is used for treating hepatitis, enlarged spleen and skin disorders. Mixed with salt, it relieves burning urine sensation. Mixed with a little oil and applied to the head, the herb relieves headache.

Bhringraj is a creeping and moisture-loving herb. It has a short, flat or round stem and small white flowers on a long stalk.The leaves of the plant contain a rich amount of protein. It is known for its anticancer, antileprotic, analgesic, antioxidant, antimyotoxic, antihaemorrhagic, antihepatotoxic, antiviral, antibacterial, spasmogenic, hypotensive and ovicidal properties.

Scientific Name: Eclipta prostrata

Family Name : Asteraceae

Part Used : Whole Plant

Common name: Balari, Bhringraj, Bhengra, Bhangra, Mochkand, Babri, Trailing eclipta, Thistles, False Daisy

• Its paste is applied over the swollen areas of elephantiasis, abscess
• Its paste is also applied over wounds to reduce pain and to induce quick wound healing
• Its juice extract is used as eye and ear drops to relieve infection and pain
• Fumigation with Bhringraj is considered to bring about relief in piles
• In Ayurveda, the root powder is used for treating hepatitis, enlarged spleen and skin disorders. Mixed with salt, it relieves burning urine sensation. Mixed with a little oil and applied to the head, the herb relieves headache.