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Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Also known as: False Daisy, Bhringraj, Eclipta alba, Yerba de Tago, Wedelolactone source

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Traditional herb with early-stage research on liver support, hair growth, and anti-inflammation. No strong human trials.

  • What it does

    Eclipta prostrata is a flowering plant used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional Asian medicine. Its key bioactive compound, wedelolactone, has shown anti-inflammatory and anti-myotoxic...

  • Evidence quality

    Evidence base hasn't been formally rated yet. See research below.

  • Clinical dose

    No established dose from provided studies

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What the Science Says

Eclipta prostrata is a flowering plant used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional Asian medicine. Its key bioactive compound, wedelolactone, has shown anti-inflammatory and anti-myotoxic effects in animal and lab studies — including reducing muscle damage from bee venom in mice. Web-sourced reviews suggest potential liver-protective and hair-growth benefits, but human clinical evidence is very limited and doses are not well established.

What It Doesn't Do

Not proven to regrow hair in humans — the one cited human study had only 24 participants. No solid evidence it protects your liver in real-world human use. Not a treatment for bee stings or venom exposure. Don't expect cancer-fighting effects — those studies are lab-only. No proven cognitive or hormonal benefits despite marketing claims.

Evidence-Based Benefits

Reduces local inflammation and muscle damage from bee venom in animal models.

Weak Evidence

Effective at: 50 mg/kg in mice (animal study only)

Supporting studies (click to view on PubMed):

PMID 42497945

Contains compounds that reduce inflammatory markers in lab and animal studies.

Weak Evidence

Effective at: No established human dose

May support scalp health and reduce hair loss, based on one small human study.

Weak Evidence

Effective at: No established dose

Absorption & Bioavailability

Unknown — no human pharmacokinetic data in provided studies. Animal studies suggest oral activity at moderate-to-high doses.

Red Flags to Watch For

  • Nearly all evidence is from animal or lab studies — human clinical trials are essentially absent from the provided data
  • Widely sold in 1,000+ supplement products (NIH DSLD) despite no established human effective dose
  • Web sources cite studies but most are preclinical reviews, not controlled human trials
  • High animal study doses (200–400 mg/kg) don't translate directly to safe or effective human doses
  • Often marketed for hair loss with only a single tiny 24-person study as support

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eclipta Prostrata Extract do?

Traditional herb with early-stage research on liver support, hair growth, and anti-inflammation. No strong human trials.

What is the effective dose of Eclipta Prostrata Extract?

No established dose from provided studies

Is Eclipta Prostrata Extract safe?

Nearly all evidence is from animal or lab studies — human clinical trials are essentially absent from the provided data

What doesn't Eclipta Prostrata Extract do?

Not proven to regrow hair in humans — the one cited human study had only 24 participants.

Research Sources

  • PubMed
  • NIH DSLD
  • Web

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen. Last updated: 2026-11-04