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S Balu¹, G R Rao

¹School of Life Sciences, Bharatidasan University, Tiruchirappalli - 620 024, India.

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|May 5, 2012

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This study clarifies the nomenclature of Bhringaraja and Karisalanganni, confirming that these names should exclusively refer to Eclipta prostrate (L.) L. This resolves confusion in traditional Indian medicine systems like Ayurveda and Siddha.

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Area of Science:

Ethnobotany
Pharmacognosy
Plant Taxonomy

Background:

Eclipta prostrate (L.) L. (Asteraceae) is a significant medicinal plant in Ayurveda and Siddha systems.
Nomenclatural ambiguity exists in Indian medical literature regarding the names Bhringaraja and Karisalanganni.
This confusion leads to potential misidentification of medicinal plants.

Purpose of the Study:

To resolve the prevailing nomenclatural confusion surrounding Bhringaraja and Karisalanganni.
To establish the correct botanical identity for these traditional medicinal plant names.
To ensure accurate use of Eclipta prostrate (L.) L. in traditional medicine.

Main Methods:

Botanical identification of plants used in traditional Indian medicine.
Literature review of classical Ayurvedic and Siddha texts.
Comparative analysis of morphological and taxonomic data.

Main Results:

The study confirms that Bhringaraja and Karisalanganni are consistently associated with Eclipta prostrate (L.) L.
Evidence supports the restriction of these names solely to Eclipta prostrate (L.) L.
Misapplication of these names to other plant species is identified.

Conclusions:

The nomenclature Bhringaraja and Karisalanganni must be exclusively applied to Eclipta prostrate (L.) L.
This clarification is crucial for the accurate practice and research in Ayurveda and Siddha.
Standardizing plant names ensures the efficacy and safety of traditional herbal remedies.