Eclipta, Han Lian Cao, 旱莲草, Eclipta prostrata
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USA: Eclipta prostrata can be found in the wild in multiple states. Native. USDA Zones: 2-10. Native: China, India, Thailand, and Brazil Habitats: Wet soil, damp areas, lawn edges, fence edges, below 3500 feet elevation Han Lian Tan (charred Eclipta): Greater effectiveness at stopping bleeding than Han Lian Cao, but less effecive in tonifying yin and cooling the blood. Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: None noted Pharma Drugs:None notedHealth Benefits
For: Lower back pain • Menopause • Hot flashes • Premature hair graying • Coronary heart disease • Cholesterol • Malaria • Hair loss • Alocopecia • Hepatitis C • Turberculosis • Bloody stool • Bloody urine • Bloody vomit • Nosebleed • Eczema
Attributes: Antibiotic • Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Anticancer • Antitumor • Immunity booster • Hemostatic • Hepatoprotective • Nephroprotective
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Fun Facts
Other Names: False Daisy • Li Chang • Mo Han Lian • Yerba De Tago • Hei Mo Cao • Lan Jiao Cao • Mo Zhi Han Lian • Field Lotus Herb • Bhringraj
Plant Family: AsteraceaeEclipta is a popular Ayurvedic treatment for hair loss. Several studies have found the treatment to be effective and a few claim that the potency is similar to Minoxil 2% solution. In Chinese medicine, it is used for premature hair graying. This herb is commonly used for bleeding symptoms (nosebleed, blood in stool, blood in urine, etc) and for menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, etc).
Species
None noted
Growth
Eclipta prostrata is in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Tonify Yin
English: Eclipta Pinyin: Han Lian Cao Pharmaceutical: Herba Ecliptae Prostratae
Organs: Liver • Kidney Temperature: Cold
Taste: Sweet • Sour Toxicity:
Patterns: Liver yin deficiency • Kidney yin deficiency • Excess heat in blood vessels
Actions: Tonify liver yin • Tonify kidney yin • Stop bleeding • Cool blood
Indications: Vomiting • Uterine bleeding • Purpura • Dizziness • Lower back pain • Premature gray hair • Nosebleed • Blood in vomit • Blood in stool • Blood in urine
Contraindications: Spleen deficiency cold • Diarrhea • Stomach deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 10g to 30g Guidelines
Parts Used: Leaves • Stem
Other:
Combine With
Purpose
Nu Zhen Zi
Formula: Er Zi Wan. Kidney and liver yin deficiency [3],[18]
He Shou Wu + Sang Shen Zi+ Nu Zhen Zi
Premature graying of hair [3],[18]
Sang Shen Zi+ Nu Zhen Zi
Premature graying of hair, dizziness, blurred vision from liver and kidney deficiencies [3],[17]
Sheng Di Huang + Xuan Shen + Bai Mao Gen + Da Ji + Xiao Ji + Qu Mai + Ze Xie
Blood in urine [3],[18]
Shi Gao + Zhi Mu _ Huang Qin + Bai Ji + Ou Jie
Blood in vomit [3],[18]
Ce Bai Ye
Blood in vomit[3],[21]
Han Lian Cao powder
Wound bleeding [18]
Shen Di Huang + Bai Mao Gen + E Jiao + Ce Bai Ye + Pu Huang
General bleeding problems [3],[18]
Shen Di Huang
Blood in mucous from lung deficiency and hot blood [3],[17][21]
Che Qian Cao
Blood in urine [3],[17]
Che Qian Cao + Bai Mao Gen
Blood in urine[3],[21]
Xian He Cao
Blood in stool, uterine bleeding [17]
Di Yu
Blood in stool[3],[21]
Di Yu + charred Huai Hua + Huang Bai + Fang Feng
Blood in stool [18]
E Jiao + Ai Ye
Uterine bleeding [3],[21]
Nu Zhen Zi + Huang Jing + Gou Qi Zi
Increase tonification strength [3],[21]
Che Qian Zi + Jin Yin Hua + Tu Fu Ling
Murky and white urine [3]
Dui Yao Pairs
Purpose
Han Lian Cao + Nu Zhen Zi
Stop bleeding. Cool blood. Tonify kidney yin. Tonify liver yin. Menopause, hot flashes, nosebleed, blood in urine, blood in vomit, blood in mucous, blood in stool
Formulas with Han Lian Cao
Er Zhi Wan
Variations for Ju Hua
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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