Eclipta, Han Lian Cao 旱莲草 Han Lian Cao, Mo Han Lian (TCM)Bhringaraja (Ayurveda)Bhangra (Unani)Karisalai (Siddha) Moninckx, Moninckx atlas, vol. 8; (1682-1709) Eclipta albaBlanco, Flora de Filipinas. (1875) Botanical name: Eclipta alba (syn. E. prostrata, E. punctata, E. erecta, Verbesina alba) Parts used: Herb Temperature & Taste: Cool (TCM), Warm (Unani), dry. Sweet, Sour Classifications: N. Tonics Uses: 1. Nourish the Blood, Benefits the Hair:-special herb to nourish the Hair-dull, thin, weak or patchy Hair; especially for Premature Greying of the Hair (a specific in both TCM and Ayurveda)-India, the oil in which the herb is decocted is used, topically; in TCM, the herb is administered internally.-Alopecia.    2. Strengthens the Liver and Kidney Yin:-weakness of the Eyes with blurred Vision-Diabetes, Neurosis and Senility-strengthens the Teeth and Gums-Rheumatoid Arthritis-considered specific in Ayurveda for chronic Liver disease, especially Cirrhosis; it is Hepato-protective-Jaundice3. Nourishes the Liver Yin and Blood, Settles Wind:-Anemia, Blood deficiency (TCM, Siddha)-Tinnitus, Dizziness and Vertigo from Liver deficiency.-Menstrual disorders with both Blood Deficiency and Heat.-Tetanus, Elephantiasis and Syphilis in India.4. Cools the Blood, Stops Bleeding:-Blood in the Sputum, Urine or Feces;-Diarrhea or Dysentery with Blood;-Internal Hemorrhage or Bleeding from Skin Lesions etc.-chronic skin diseases including Leucoderma, Vitiligo, Urticaria and Leprosy (Unani)5.…

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