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Ayurveda is a traditional Indian medical system that has used bhringraj for various reasons such as Hair Benefits- bhringraj oil was used to stop premature graying of hair.
Bhringaraj (False Daisy)
Bhringaraj is a creeping herb that grows to a height of1to 3 feet .
Medicinal Plant
Bhringaraj (False Daisy)
Bhringaraj is a creeping herb that grows to a height of1to 3 feet .
Bhringaraj is a creeping herb that grows to a height of1to 3 feet . It has a long stalk and white coloured flowers which are solitary, winged and about 6 to 8 mm in diameter. The leaves are sessile, lance-shaped and arranged in the opposite orientation. It has distinct cylindrical and grey coloured roots. The herb mostly grows in the moist regions of India, China, Nepal, Thailand, and Brazil.
Scientific Name
Eclipta alba
Family
Asteraceae
Common Name
False Daisy
Botanical Description
About the Bhringaraj Plant
Bhringaraj is widely mentioned in several ayurvedic scriptures as bhring, markav, angarak, keshraaj, bhringaar, and keshranjan. The Sanskrit scriptures of Raj Nighantu categorises bhringaraj into three types:
Shweta Bhringaraj (possesses white coloured flowers)
Peet Bhringaraj (possesses yellow coloured flowers)
Neel Bhringaraj (possesses blue coloured flower
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
Bhringraj powder is very beneficial to prevent hair fall due to its Keshya (hair growth enhancer) property. It helps to maintain good digestion and appetite due to its Ushna (hot), Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestion) properties. It also helps to prevent constipation due to its Rechana (laxative) property. ,
Chemical Composition
Phytochemical Constituents
The principal constituents of Eclipta alba are Coumestan derivatives like Wedololactone, Demethylwedelolactone, Desmethyl-wedelolactone-7glucoside and other constituents are Ecliptal, β-amyrin, Luteolin-7-O-glucoside, Hentriacontanol, Heptacosanol, Stigmasterol.
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Bhringaraj
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Blood Pressure
bhringraj's effects on blood pressure in humans.
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Cholesterol
Bhringraj lowered thecholesterol
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Bhringraj has antimicrobial properties, suggesting that the oil could potentially be used to control dandruff.
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Is Bhringraj safe?
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Yes, consumption of Bhringraj might be helpful in hair growth. Bhringraj is one of the main constituents for herbal preparations used in the management of hair loss due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. It also helps fight hair fall and greying of hair
Contraindications & Caution
Use of bhringaraj should be avoided while pregnancy It should be use under the prescription of physicians. Common side effects of bhringraj include the following: