Herba Ecliptae (Mo Han Lian)

Alias:
Eclipta prostrata, False Daisy, Long Life Herb, Hair White Herb, Snake Weed

Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Cool

Pharmacological Effects:

• Eclipta prostrata has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, cooling the blood, stopping bleeding, nourishing the liver and kidneys, and promoting hair health.
• It has significant effects on the blood system, clearing heat and cooling the blood. It is commonly used to treat bleeding symptoms caused by blood-heat, such as nosebleeds, vomiting blood, and blood in the stool.
• The main components of Eclipta prostrata have notable hemostatic properties, particularly for bleeding caused by heat in the blood.
• Eclipta prostrata also has important functions in nourishing the liver and kidneys, improving symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, and blurred vision due to liver and kidney deficiencies.
• It is widely used to promote hair health, effectively blackening the hair. It is commonly used to treat premature graying and hair loss caused by liver and kidney deficiencies.
• Eclipta prostrata also has antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant effects, which help enhance immunity and strengthen the body.
• Modern research has found that Eclipta prostrata has a protective effect on the liver, inhibiting liver damage and promoting liver cell repair and regeneration.