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Cinnamon, Lauraceae family, is believed to be the world's good spice. Cinnamon is widely developed in Indonesia and is utilized as a spice in the kitchen and as a medicine. In Indonesia itself, the mention of the cinnamon plant can be different in various regions. Cinnamon can produce bark, bark essential oil, cinnamon oleoresin, bark powder and leaf essential oil. Cinnamon can give food taste and aroma. Cinnamon is a great source of micronutrients and macronutrients. Cinnamon can be an important source of energy, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Cinnamon is a great spice for human health and nutrition, because cinnamon has various active phytochemical compounds that play an important role in pharmacological activity.

Eclipta alba L. is a medicinal plant included in the Asteraceae family. This plant is generally called as false daisy and bhringaraj. In traditional medicine, this plant is utilized to medicate various diseases in humans such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, gastrointestinal disease, skin disease, vitiligo, skin lesions, respiratory diseases and high blood pressure. Additionally, Eclipta alba has been widely utilized as a hair grower and dye. Eclipta alba contains various active compounds such as glycosides, triterpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, coumestans and polyacetyl. This plant is believed to have several pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, antifungal, anthelmintic, antimalarial, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, analgesic, diuretic, hypolipidemic, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, hair growth promoting, memory enhancing and antivenom. The aim of this review as discussions on the taxonomy, plant description, geographical distribution, phytochemistry, traditional use, medicinal value, pharmacological activity of the Eclipta alba L.