Eclipta Alba

Known in Ayurveda as (bhŗṅgarāja and bhringraj, Eclipta albacan be applied topically as a hair tonic (prepared as an ointment or 2-3 teaspoons of fresh herbal juice); 2-3 times daily. E. alba may help treat alopecia areata, cicatricial alopecia, and telogen effluvium types of hair loss. ^{62, 242}

Physiological Effects and Benefits of Eclipta Alba

• Similar to dandelion, E. alba is an herb recommended to treat hair loss topically — particularly if associated with an inflammatory, itchy scalp condition. ⁶²
• In an animal study with Japā flowers and valerian, topical E. alba performed better than 2% minoxidil. ²⁴³
• Lab and animal research show E. alba enlarges hair follicles and prolongs the anagen (growth) phase of hair. ²²³
• Contains coumestan derivatives, plant biochemicals reported to have estrogenic effects. ²⁴²