Eclipta alba(L.) Hassk
This plant has cylindrical, grayish roots. Solid, circular, purplish stems with white fine hairs 0.8m. Leaves arranged in opposite pairs, hairy in two-sided, lanceolate, serrated 2–12.5 cm long, 5-35 mm wide. The solitary flower heads are 6–8 mm (0.24–0.31 in) in diameter, with white florets. The bumpy achenes are compressed and narrowly winged.
- Family: Asteraceae
- Habit: Herbs
- Habitat: Moist places in warm temperate to tropical areas worldwide
- Status : Common
Vernacular names
English- False daisy
Malayalam-Kayyonni
Medicinal Uses
Whole plant is used in asthma, bronchitis, fever, gastric and hepatic disorders, jaundice, ulcers, wounds, sores, and leucoderma. Whole plant used to treat indigestion. Whole plants and leaves used to treat wounds. Whole plant juice is given orally to treat snake bite.
