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Eclipta, Han Lian Cao, 旱莲草, Eclipta prostrata

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Health 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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Research (sample)

Articles:

Kidney protection: Protective effect of the methanolic leaf extract of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. (Asteraceae) against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in Sprague Dawley rats.
Liver protection: In vivo hepatoprotective activity of active fraction from ethanolic extract of Eclipta alba leaves.
Liver protection: Hepatoprotective effects of Eclipta alba on subcellular levels in rats.
Liver protection: Hepatoprotective And Cardiac Inhibitory Activities Of Ethanolic Extracts From Plant Leaves And Leaf Callus Of Eclipta Alba
Fatty Liver: Lipidomic analysis reveals the efficiency of Eclipta prostrata on diet-induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rats.
Menopause: Prescription patterns of Chinese herbal products for menopausal syndrome: analysis of a nationwide prescription database.
Hair growth: Eclipta alba extract with potential for hair growth promoting activity.
Hair growth: Hair growth promoting activity of Eclipta alba in male albino rats.
Hair growth: Comparative Hair Restorer Efficacy of Medicinal Herb on Nude (Foxn1^nu) Mice
Hair growth: Hair growth effect of traditional Chinese medicine BeauTop on androgenetic alopecia patients: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial
Anticancer: Alcoholic Extract of Eclipta alba Shows In Vitro Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity without Exhibiting Toxicological Effects
Antitumor: Anti-breast tumor activity of Eclipta extract in-vitro and in-vivo: novel evidence of endoplasmic reticulum specific localization of Hsp60 during apoptosis
Boost immunity: Oral administration of Eclipta alba leaf aqueous extract enhances the non-specific immune responses and disease resistance of Oreochromis mossambicus.
HIV: HIV-1 protease and HIV-1 integrase inhibitory substances from Eclipta prostrata.
Anticholesterol: Lipid lowering activity of Eclipta prostrata in experimental hyperlipidemia.
Antimalarial: Anti-malarial activity of Eclipta alba against Plasmodium berghei infection in mice.
Anti-inflammatory: Evaluation of Anti -Inflammatory Activity of Eclipta alba in rats.
Seizure: Effect of Eclipta alba on Acute Seizure Models: a GABA_A-mediated Effect
Hepatitus C: Identification and evaluation of anti Hepatitis C Virus phytochemicals from Eclipta alba
Tuberculosis, hemoptysis: Ayurvedic management of pulmonary tuberculosis: A systematic review
Tuberbulosis: Clinical efficacy of Bhringarajasava as Naimittika Rasayana in Rajayakshma with special reference to pulmonary tuberculosis

Constituents:
Ecliptine • Demethyl wedelolactone • Alpha terthienylcoumestans • Alkaloids • Thiopenes • Flavonoids • Polyacetylenes • Triterpenes

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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: Asteraceae

Eclipta 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:

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

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

Han Lian Tan (charred Eclipta): Greater effectiveness at stopping bleeding than Han Lian Cao, but less effecive in tonifying yin and cooling the blood.

Alert

Be cautions with all medicine.

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:

Herbs: None noted

Pharma Drugs:None noted

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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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