{"id":155435,"date":"2022-02-10T16:19:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T10:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=155435"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:06:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:06:35","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-karisalankanni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-karisalankanni\/","title":{"rendered":"Karisalankanni (False Daisy): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Karisalankanni<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Karisalankanni<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Karisalankanni?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Karisalankanni<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Karisalankanni<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEclipta prostrata<\/em> L, also known as False daisy or Ink plant in English and locally identified as, Bhringraj, Bhumiraj, Aali jhar, and Nash jhar in Nepali, belongs to the Asteraceae<\/em> family. It is a medium-sized, branching, white flowering annual plant. It prefers damp areas like marsh borders, river or lake banks, and the edges of rice fields. It can be found in Asia, Africa, and South America\u2019s tropical and subtropical climates1<\/a><\/sup>. It grows up to 60 cm tall and is multibranched. Leaves are 4 \u2013 10 cm long, opposite, oblong to lanceolate with rough hairs on both the surfaces. Based on the colour of the blossoms, there are two primary types of karisalankanni: yellow and white.^{<\/sup>Alkenynes, alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, lipids, steroids, saponins, steroidal alkaloids, phytosterol, and triterpenes have been identified from the herb bhringraj}2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Properties of Karisalankanni<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The herb possesses several beneficial properties. There are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have anti-diabetic activity 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show immunomodulatory property 1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have hepatoprotective (liver protecting) activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have potential anticancer activity 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-osteoporotic activity\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might show anti-inflammatory property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have analgesic activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show hypolipidemic property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antimicrobial property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have neuroprotective activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show hair growth-promoting activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have nephroprotective (kidney protective) activity 2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antioxidant property\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antiviral activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antiproliferative activity\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have larvicidal activity 3<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Based on some research, churna or powder made of Karisalankanni might have the potential to reduce the signs and symptoms related to iron deficiency anaemia.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Karisalankanni<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Potential Uses of Karisalankanni <\/em>for Liver Disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Karisalankanni may help as a liver tonic to treat jaundice, hepatitis and other liver diseases. It might acts by restoring the serum enzymes to normal levels and decreasing liver oxidative stress 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0The studies related to karisalankanni for benefits in human liver are insufficient. Before using karisalankanni for these properties for diabetic conditions, make sure you consult your healthcare provider and get a proper diagnosis and treatment. Avoid using karisalankanni or any other herb as medicine without consulting your physician.<\/p>
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