Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.
Traditional Knowledge
Useful plant parts :
Whole plant, aerial part, root and leaf
Uses in traditional medicine :
- Whole plant acts as a deobstruent for hepatic and spleenic enlargements
- Juice of fresh leaves is applied as nasal drops for asthma and bronchitis
- Infusion of roots is used for toothache and for strengthening of gums
- Medicated oil prepared with aerial parts is good for the head and eyes
- Leaf porridge is taken long term for jaundice and possess anti ageing properties
Scientific Research
Chemical constituents:
Coumestans: wedelolactone and its derivatives, strychnolactone, thiophene oligomer: α-formylterthienyl, ecliptal, fatty acids: stearic, lacceroic acids, flavonoids: orobol and β-sitoslerol from plant
Bioactivity :
Chloroform and butanol extracts of plant: antigiardial, positive effects on the serum lipid and oxidative metabolism; methanol extract of leaves: anti-inflammatory; whole plant extract: activity against HIV-1 integrase, antimytotoxic and antihemorrhagic against crotalid venoms due to antiproteolytic and antiphospholipase activity, improve acquisition and retention of memory, nootropic, antiulcer, antihyperlipidaemic; ethanol extract of aerial parts: protection against the myotoxic effects of rattle snake venom
Clinical:
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