Zufa زوفا

Description

Zufa at sknatural is Eclipta albaHussack (White variety). It belongs to family “Compositae/Asteraceae”. Generally people use its leaves and seeds. It is warm and dry in second order.

Other names:

Arabic Name(s): Zufar, Aklibata
Urdu Name(s): Bhangra
English Name(s): Eclipta, Common Perilla

Properties:

Aphrodisiac, ophthalmic tonic, resolvent, cholagogue, tonic and alterative, emetic and purgative. Extract of leaves is hepatic tonic and deobstruent, carminative, blood purifier.

Recommended dosage:

Leaves 5-7 g., seeds 1-3 g. (approximately). Described as harmful for individuals with warm temperament in large doses or prolonged use.

Medicinal uses:

The paste obtained from the powdered root of Eclipta exhibits efficacy against spleen and liver hardness and enlargement. People extensively utilize it to treat blood disorders that often manifest as chronic skin ailments like leprosy, vitiligo, leucoderma, and urticaria. When applied topically over inflamed areas of the body, it provides relief. Additionally, when applied to the head along with a small quantity of oil, it alleviates headaches, and when used as snuff, it aids in treating cephalgia.

Combining Eclipta root powder with black pepper and honey proves effective against liver-related catarrh, while doctors consider treating syphilis with two drops of honey beneficial for newborns experiencing catarrh. Moreover, it relieves pain when individuals apply its juice to the ears in cases of earache. People use the juice and decoction of Eclipta leaves as potent remedies for jaundice and fevers, as well as for uterine hemorrhages.

Furthermore, people find an extract or infusion of Eclipta in water useful as a gargle for dental disorders, particularly in addressing pain and gum complaints. Boiling the herb extract together with coconut and sesame oil, and preserving only the oil left after boiling, allows for its application to the hair, rendering it black, shining, and lengthy. Additionally, the water of the herb serves as an effective remedy against ophthalmia when used as eye drops.