Bhringraj Scientific Name
Eclipta prostrata
Bhringraj Other Names
English: False Daisy
Hindi: Bhangra, Bhanagaraiya
Sanskrit: Maka
Hindi: Bhangra, Bhanagaraiya
Sanskrit: Maka
What is Bhringraj?
Bhringraj belongs to a plant known as False Daisy. It is from the sunflower family and grows best in moist places like Thailand, India and Brazil. Bhringraj aka Kesharaj (means King of the Hair) as it promotes hair growth and prevents greying. It is also used in Ayurveda for its protein, vitamin and antioxidant content that protects the body against many infections.
Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, Bhringraj powder is often used in managing cholesterol levels and preventing heart diseases. It also protects the liver cells against damage caused by free radicals. Bhringraj has diuretic properties and consuming Bhringraj leaf powder is found to be helpful in managing urinary complications.
Common forms of Bhringraj
Juice, Powder, Capsule, Tablet, Oil
Bhringraj is commonly used for:
- Anger and Hostility
- Treating liver disorders
- Curing indigestion
- Boosting immunity
- Treating and managing Diabetes
- Anti-aging property
- Overall hair care, preventing hair fall, split ends, greying etc.
- Treating weak eyesight
- Stress
- Preventing and treating Baldness
- Correcting and preventing dehydration
- Treating toothache
Bhringraj Dosage
Oil: 3-5 Drop
Juice: 5-10 ml per day
Powder: 2-3 gram twice a day
Capsule: 1-2 twice a day
Tablet: 1-2 twice a day
Juice: 5-10 ml per day
Powder: 2-3 gram twice a day
Capsule: 1-2 twice a day
Tablet: 1-2 twice a day
Bhringraj Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: High dosage can cause stomach problems
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Not known.
Children: Not known.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Not known.
Children: Not known.
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