🌿 Herbal Uses of Manjal Karisalankanni

1. Liver Health

• Hepatoprotective: Strengthens the liver; used in treating jaundice and hepatitis.

• Detoxifier: Purifies blood and supports liver detoxification.

2. Skin & Hair Care

• Hair Growth: Promotes hair growth and helps prevent premature graying.

• Skin Disorders: Applied topically for eczema, wounds, and minor skin infections.

3. Eye Health

• Vision Support: Traditionally believed to improve eyesight and eye clarity.

4. Immunity & Fever

• Immunomodulator: Boosts immune function.

• Antipyretic: Helps reduce fever and fights infections.

5. Digestive & Respiratory

• Stomach Soother: Aids digestion and appetite.

• Respiratory Relief: Used in folk medicine for cold, cough, and asthma.

6. Menstrual Health

• Uterine Tonic: Traditionally used to regulate menstruation and treat leucorrhea.
  
  

🌿 Plant Classification

• Kingdom: Plantae

• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)

• Genus: Eclipta

• Species: Eclipta prostrata

🌱 Plant Description

• Type: Annual herb

• Height: 20–60 cm

• Stem: Green, hairy, and prostrate or ascending

• Leaves: Opposite, lance-shaped, serrated

• Color: Yellow-flowered variety of the commonly known white-flowered Bhringraj

🌸 Flowering & Fruit

• Flowers: Small, yellow, solitary heads

• Inflorescence: Terminal or axillary

• Fruits: Achenes, flattened, dark brown

🌿 Growth Requirements

• Climate: Tropical to subtropical

• Soil: Moist, fertile soil; tolerates marshy ground

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Watering: Requires consistent moisture

🌱 Propagation

• By Seeds: Sown directly in soil

• By Cuttings: Stem cuttings can root easily in moist soil
  
  

🗓️ Harvest Time

• Leaves & Shoots: Harvested once the plant reaches maturity (about 60–75 days)

• Best Season: Monsoon to early winter

• Usage: Fresh juice, dried powder, decoction, or oil infusion