Asucre Karisalankanni ~ Eclipta Alba ~ Bhringraja - Uses and Benefits
KARISALANKANNI
~ ECLIPTA ALBA ~ BHRINGRAJA
Eclipta Alba, more commonly known as False Daisy, is
indigenous to India, China, Thailand and Brazil. Karisalankanni in Tamil; in
Hindi it is known as Bhangra. The Sanskrit name is Bhringraja. It forms one of
the ingredients used in black hair dye. In Java, the leaves of the plant are
used as a food item. In China and Brazil the plant is used as anti-venom for
snake bites. It is a common weed which grows throughout India on waste grounds.
It is also grown in Thailand, Brazil and China.
The plant is commonly used in Siddha for liver disease and
treatment of skin disorders, including eczema, dermatitis, hair loss and insect
bites, although peer-reviewed research to support its use is preliminary and
limited.
1.
LIVER HEALTH - Ayurvedic practitioners have long recognized the
liver protective abilities of Eclipta Alba and have used it to treat liver
sicknesses such as jaundice and hepatitis and as part of a detoxification
regime.
Several studies both in vitro and animal models have
confirmed that the plant does indeed perform a liver protective
function. Researchers put the effects down to the flavonoid content as
well as several key chemical compounds including wedel lactone.
A study performed on rats also noted the protective effect
on the liver. Rats were injected with a research liver toxin called CCL4
and those treated with Eclipta alba leaf extract demonstrated a significantly
improved mortality rate which dropped from 77% to 22%.
2.
ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS - One of the most common historical uses of
Eclipta alba is its use in the treatment of infections. Recent research has
indicated that this historical use has some scientific basis. A study
published in 2011 which investigated the antimicrobial effects of various
plants including Eclipta alba. Eclipta alba was found effective against the 9
different bacterial strains tested. Bacterial species included the common and
dangerous strains staphylococcus aureus and E. coli.
3. PAIN
RELIEF - Ayurveda uses Eclipta alba for toothache by rubbing fresh
leaves directly onto the affected gums. Several studies have been done to
analyze the potential analgesic effects of the plant based on its traditional
use in pain relief. A variety of pain tests conducted on mice demonstrated
that Eclipta alba had pain relieving effects equivalent to codeine and aspirin.
Other studies have demonstrated that these results are
consistent and that Eclipta alba has pain killing abilities based on its ethanolic extract and alkaloids. Based on this evidence, Eclipta alba may be used as an
alternative treatment to conventional pain killers.
4.
DIGESTION - According to Siddha & Ayurvedic medicine, Eclipta alba
can be taken orally to treat an upset stomach. It has been used successfully to
treat common digestive complaints like constipation and
indigestion. According to Ayurveda, the plant helps restore digestive
balance due to its rich variety of organic and chemical compounds.
5. RESPIRATORY
COMPLAINTS - Eclipta Alba has expectorant properties which make it useful
for treating coughs and congestion associated with the common cold, influenza
and chest infections. Because of its known antimicrobial properties, it
can help eliminate any infection while easing the flow of any mucus or phlegm.
6.
BLADDER INFECTIONS - The antibacterial qualities of Eclipta Alba
make it an effective remedy when you are suffering from bladder infections. It
has been used in Ayurveda to ease discomfort and restore bladder function and
research has found that it also has diuretic abilities meaning that it can help
promote urination. One study found that a 3 gram dose of Eclipta Alba
extract had a significantly higher diuretic effect on patients with high blood
pressure than a placebo.
7. HAIR
HEALTH - Eclipta Alba is good for your hair; it maintains the
strength and health of your hair and perhaps more impressively it can also
boost hair growth. Research published in 2009 investigated the plan’s
ability to stimulate hair growth on mice modified to be bald. The results
demonstrated that Eclipta Alba stimulated the hair follicles and had future
potential in hair growth treatment.
8. EYE
HEALTH - Eclipta Alba is a rich source of carotene which is an
antioxidant that is important to maintain healthy eyes. According to some, it
is able to neutralize the damage caused by free radicals and prevent
degenerative eye disease and cataracts from forming. The evidence for its
ability to improve eyesight is relatively weak with one piece of research
showing improved eyesight as a side effect of Eclipta Alba treatment.
9.
HEART HEALTH - Eclipta Alba might help reduce blood pressure
and cholesterol levels. However the evidence for this is not strong and is
based on the results of a single small scale pilot study. Researchers
suggested that its ability to reduce blood pressure might be related to its
diuretic effects.
10.
CANCER PREVENTION - Siddha & Ayurveda as well as other herbalists have
traditionally used Eclipta Alba to treat several types of cancer and study
published in 2011 indicates that an ethanol extract of the plant has certain
anticancer activities. The single study published related to the plant’s
effects on liver cancer noted that it had cytotoxic effects which basically
means it effectively destroyed cancerous cells. Researchers concluded that
Eclipta Alba prevented cancer cell proliferation effectively stopping the
disease from spreading.
11.
INSECTICIDE - As well as its health benefits, Eclipta alba
has a more practical use that can benefit those of us constantly bothered by
bugs. A study published in 2011 was conducted to investigate the
insecticide potential of the plant, specifically to combat mosquito borne
illnesses. The research concluded that it had great potential being
both effective and an environmentally friendly alternative to the commonly used
chemical insecticide products.
OTHER USES
ORAL
HEALTH - Eclipta Alba is traditionally used as a remedy for several
oral health problems. Because of its known antimicrobial effects, you can use a
juice made from the leaves of the herb as a natural gargle to strengthen the
teeth and the gums and keep infections at bay.
HOW TO
USE IT - Eclipta Alba is available in several different forms with
us including tinctures and capsule or in loose dried form. Here is no
definitive recommended dose but studies suggest that it is safe and no adverse
side effects have been reported.
For hair growth and general hair health, I have seen a
number of recommendations suggesting that you add the plant extract to virgin
coconut oil for best effect.
POPULAR
HOME REMEDIES YOU CAN MAKE USING ECLIPTA ALBA
· Gargling with a juice made of the herb’s leaves
can help to strengthen gums and prevent bacterial growth in the mouth. Simply eating 5 or 6 fresh Eclipta alba leaves
each morning can promote all round health and is said to cure constipation.
· Eating the leaves also improves digestion and
promotes appetite, In Siddha & Ayurveda, 15ml of Eclipta alba juice is
mixed with an equal amount of milk and drunk first thing each morning to reduce
blood pressure.
USING
ECLIPTA ALBA IN COOKING
If you can get hold of the fresh herb, then there are more
interesting ways that you can add this beneficial plant to your diet instead of
taking it as a supplement. In Southern parts of India, it is cooked and eaten
with rice or added to a lentil dish.
Before adding the herb to your dish, you should remove the
stems and wash the leaves then cut them into very small pieces. Boil up the
leaves, add onions, tomatoes and seasoning and cook thoroughly before eating as
an accompaniment to a rice dish.
SIDE
EFFECTS AND PRECAUTIONS
There are no known side effects with this medicine in its regular
dose. It is used in medicines of pediatric conditions and in lactating mothers.
Pregnant mothers should seek doctor’s advice before taking this herb.
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