Bhringraj

Known as the ‘King of Hair’ in Ayurveda, Bhringraj is excellent to promote hair growth, strength and nourishment, and also to prevent dandruff.

Bhringraj, also called Eclipta Alba, is a very well known Ayurvedic herb for its ability to support strong, healthy, lustrous locks, and preventing the premature graying of the hair. It is also known by another name in India, Kesharaj, or “King of the Hair” for its well-known affinity towards hair.

Bhringraj Ayurvedic Uses & Benefits

The Keshya (hair) herb as per Ayurveda, Bhringraj is an effective remedy used to treat various hair concerns for centuries. Its properties including its pungent & bitter taste (Katu tikta rasa), light weight (laghu), dry texture (ruksha), hot composition (ushna), make it a perfect herb for balancing Vata and Kapha Doshas in the body. It is also considered as a Rasayana in Ayurveda as it helps in rejuvenation. In Ayurvedic medicine, the leaf extract of Bhringraj is also considered a powerful liver tonic and detoxifier. It contains several phytochemicals such as alkaloids, polyacetylenes, thiophene derivatives, flavonoids, and triterpenes. In fact, all the parts of this plant can be used for therapeutic purposes.

According to traditional Ayurveda, Bhringraj powder and oil gives the best results when used for hair, skin, and liver-related imbalances. Extracts of the herb iare useful as internal as well as external rejuvenators for the body.