What are the main functions and effects of Eclipta alba?

Eclipta prostrata possesses the functions of cooling the blood to stop bleeding, nourishing yin and benefiting the kidneys, clearing heat and detoxifying, and promoting diuresis to reduce swelling. It is mainly used to treat discomfort caused by yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys. Patients need to use the medicine under the guidance of a doctor. If the body experiences discomfort, they should promptly seek medical attention to avoid delaying the condition.

1. Cooling the Blood to Stop Bleeding

Eclipta prostrata has a sweet taste and cold nature, which can cool the blood and stop bleeding. It has a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as vomiting blood, hemoptysis, and hematochezia caused by blood-heat diseases.

2. Nourishing Yin and Benefiting the Kidneys

This herb is associated with the liver and kidney meridians and has the effect of nourishing the kidneys. It can improve symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness, night sweats, and involuntary ejaculation caused by yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys.

3. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying

After taking the medicine, it can effectively eliminate heat and toxins in the body and improve symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes, sores in the mouth and tongue, and carbuncles and sores caused by heat and toxins.

4. Promoting Diuresis to Reduce Swelling

Eclipta prostrata can also promote the metabolism of water in the body, aid urination, and improve symptoms such as difficult urination and swelling of the lower limbs.

During medication use, patients should maintain a light diet, consume fresh vegetables and fruits in moderation, ensure sufficient sleep, and avoid excessive fatigue. They should strictly follow the doctor's instructions for medication use and not increase or decrease the dosage without authorization to avoid adverse effects on the body.