Eclipta Alba has been traditionally used in folk medicine, both Ayurvedhaand Siddha.
- Dehydration: The juice of Eclipta Alba leaves when mixed with honey helps in overcoming dehydration caused by loose motion.
- Alopecia: The entire plant is used to make a paste and applied on the scalp where hair is lost. It must be repeated for 100 days regularly for better results. The paste should be allowed to stay for one hour before washing off with normal water.
- Jaundice: A mixture of Eclipta leaves, black pepper, and relieved can be made and consumed for relieving jaundice. It has to be consumed for 4-5 days.
- Toothache: The juice of the leaves can be applied on the gums for getting relief from toothache.
- Headache: The juice of the plant when mixed with oil and massaged on the scalp relieves headache.
- Elephantiasis: The juice of the Eclipta Plant can be mixed with sesame oil and massaged on swollen feet. It provides relief from swelling and pain.
- Eclipta Alba juice is used to make hair oil which is effective in controlling several problems related to hair like dandruff, hair falling and hair thinning etc.
- Antimicrobial effects: Extracts of Eclipta Alba is used for relieving infections. It fights against all micro organisms which cause boils, infections and inflammations.
- Anticancer properties: Extraction of Eclipta Alba is useful in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
- Insecticide: The extracts of Eclipta Alba are effective as an insecticide and provide an alternative to chemical pesticides. Pest control can be done in an eco-friendly way.
- The juice of the leaves is used to make kajal which is useful in relieving ailments related to eyes.
- In Siddha medicine it is used to relieve several diseases. Popular liver tonic with the name Liv.52 contains this herb.
- A black dye which is obtained from the plant is used for tattooing and hair dyeing.
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