संस्कृत नाम- भृङ्गराजः
Botanical name - Eclipta alba
Description -
The whole herb of Eclipta prostrata L. Is used. This belongs to the family Compositae.
Chemical_Constituents-
It contains alkaloids ecliptin and nicotine.
Uses -
The plant is tonic and deobstruent in the enlargement of liver and spleen. It is used in catarrh and jaundice also. The root is emetic.
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