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Source of validity: Traditional
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Eclipta (Eclipta alba), also known as false daisy, is an herb commonly used in traditional Ayurvedic and other folk medicine systems, especially in South Asia. Its primary traditional uses center around liver health, hair growth, and certain skin conditions. While Eclipta has a longstanding history in herbal medicine, its use for constipation in children is not one of its main or widely documented applications. Some traditional practitioners may use Eclipta as a mild laxative or to support digestive health, but these uses are not well established or broadly recognized in classical Ayurvedic texts or ethnobotanical surveys. There is very little scientific evidence to support its efficacy for treating constipation in children specifically, and clinical studies are lacking. Most references to Eclipta for constipation are anecdotal or based on extrapolation from its general effects on digestion. Therefore, while its use for this purpose may occur in certain traditional or localized practices, the evidence base is weak. Caution is recommended, especially in pediatric use, as safety and dosing are not well established.

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