It is mostly known for its use for hair health.
It is known as Maka in Marathi , Bhongara / Bhangeria in Hindi , Bhrungraj in Sanskrit ,
Trailing eclipta plant in English.
Latin Name - Eclipta alba
Family - CompIositeae
Rasa - Katu ,Tikta
Virya - Ushna
Vipaka - Katu
Guna - Laghu , Ruksha
Chemical Constituents - Ecliptine
Parts Used -
Panchang , Beej ( seeds)
USES -
๐Due to Ushna virya , it stimulates the functions of kidneys and so helps for Mutrajanana so, used in Mutrakriccha ( Difficulty in micturition ).
๐Beej - Vajikarana ( Aphrodisiac)
Note - this post is for educational purposes only.
ref - Ayurveda textbooks.
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