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ECLPITA ALBA Linn. - ANCIENT REMEDY WITH THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL
ABSTRACT
Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. (Asteraceae) is classified as hair tonic and hepatoprotective in Ayurveda. The plant is characterized by presence of array of phytochemicals including alkaloids, glycosides, coumarins, flavanoids and sterols. The medicinal plant has and wedelolactone, isolated from it has demonstrated significant effects in animal studies. The review summarizes pharmacognositic and pharmacological investigations carried out on the plant.
KEYWORDS: Eclipta alba, Wedelolactone, Coumarins, Pharmacology.
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