Eclipta Herb 600g | Han Lian Cao 旱蓮草

Han Lian Cao (旱莲草), eclipta herb, 600g. A small creeping plant whose sap turns black on exposure to air — which is why it also turns up in traditional hair preparations across Asia.

• 600g of dried eclipta herb
• Botanical name Eclipta prostrata
• Yin-nourishing and blood-cooling categories
• Also used in traditional hair preparations
• Generous bulk size

Traditional use of Eclipta Herb

Han Lian Cao is described in Chinese medicine as nourishing liver and kidney yin and cooling the blood. It is traditionally paired with nu zhen zi in the classical formula Er Zhi Wan.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Han Lian Cao · Chinese 旱蓮草 (simplified 旱莲草) · also written 墨旱蓮 · pharmaceutical Latin Herba Ecliptae · botanical name Eclipta prostrata · English: eclipta herb, false daisy, bhringraj

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.