Organic Bhringraj Powder (Eclipta Alba) | Reduces Hair Fall, and Premature Graying Of Hair.

Organic Bhringraj Powder (Eclipta Alba):

Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba), popularly known as ‘false daisy’ in English is a traditional wonderful herb, rich with various medicinal properties, and is hugely recommended for growing silky, long, and strong hair. It is an erect branched annual herb up to 35-40 cm high. The stem is flat, rough due to appressed white hairs, and nodes distinct. Its leaves are oblong, opposite, 2.0-6.2 cm long, and 1.5-1.9 cm wide.

Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba) Synonyms:

• Sanskrit : Kesaraja, Bhringaja, Tekaraja
• Gujrati : Bhangaro, Bhangro
• Hindi : Bhangara, Bhangaraiya
• Punjabi : Bhangra
• Tamil : Karisalankanni, Karisalanganni, Karisalai
• Telugu : Guntakalagara, Guntagalagara
• Urdu : Bhangra

Chemical Constituents of Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba):

Bhringraj contains triterpenoids, phenolic acids, polyacetylenes, saponinsalkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, sterol, sesquiterpene lactones, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, etc.

Ayurvedic Properties and Action of Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba):

• Rasa: Katu, Tikta
• Guna: Ruksha, Tikshana
• Virya: Ushna
• Vipaka: Katu
• Karma: Balya, Kaphahara, Vatahara, Rasayana, Keshya, Vishahara.

Therapeutic Uses of Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba):                 

• Bhringraj increases blood circulation to the scalp and roots, which enhances hair growth and is rich in antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, it reduces dandruff, provides relief from the symptoms of scalp psoriasis, and helps in the moisturization of the dry scalp.
• The Bhringraj plant helps in the detoxification of the liver, helps in liver cell generation, and enhances its functioning.
• Organic bhringraj powder removes skin impurities by purifying the blood and thus can treat skin problems from the root.
• Due to complexion-enhancing properties, bhringraj is used in many cosmetic and skin care products.
• Bhringraj helps in restoring natural digestive balance by treating digestive issues like constipation, hyperacidity, indigestion, etc.

Dose of Organic Bhringraj Powder (Eclipta Alba):

• 12 – 36 g of the drug of organic bhringraj powder form for decoction.
• 3 – 6 ml of the drug in juice form.

Reference:

Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India.

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