What Are The Benefits Of Bhringraj And Its Uses For Hair Problems?

Everyone needs strong and beautiful hair and would do a lot of things to get them. People nowadays run towards chemical treatments like smoothening and hair rebonding. In this treatments, many strong chemical products are used which can damage hair and its roots very badly. Bhringraj is a gift of Ayurveda to people which helps to get healthy hair and also resolve many other health problems.

WHAT IS BHRINGRAJ?

Bhringraj is an herb commonly known as a false daisy, Karisalankanni and yerba de ago. It belongs to the sunflower family. It is distributed across most of the countries in the world.

WHAT IS THE BOTANICAL NAME OF BHRINGRAJ?

Eclipta alba

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BHRINGRAJ HERB

Roots of this plant is grayish and cylindrical. Flower heads are 6-8mm in diameter and have white florets. These plants grow commonly in moist places temperate to tropical areas around the world. It is distributed throughout India, Nepal, Thailand, China, and Brazil.

HOW BHRINGRAJ IS SCIENTIFICALLY CLASSIFIED?

• Kingdom- Plantae
• Phylum- Angiosperms
• Subphylum-Eudicots
• Class-Asterids
• Order- Asterales
• Family- Asteraceae
• Genus- Eclipta
• Species- E. prostrate

WHICH PART OF THE BHRINGRAJ PLANT IS USED FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES?

Whole plant

WHAT ARE THE CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF BHRINGRAJ?

• Ecliptic
• Stigmasterol
• Heptacosanol
• Hentriacontanol
• Sixteen polyacetylenic thiophenes

WHAT ARE THE MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF BHRINGRAJ?

It is antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, anti-leprotic, analgesic, anti-hemorrhagic, anti-hepatotoxic and hypotensive.

WHAT ARE THE AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF BHRINGRAJ?

• Taste (Rasa) – Pungent (katu), bitter (tikta).
• Qualities (Guna) – Dryness (rooksha), light to digest (laghu)
• Potency (Veerya) – Hot (ushna)
• Vipaka (Conversion after digestion) – Pungent (katu)

WHAT IS BHRINGRAJ'S EFFECT ON TRIDOSHA?

It balances Kapha dosha due to its pungent and bitter taste. Due to Bhringraj's hot potency, it balances Vata Dosha.

HOW DOES IT HELP IN HAIR AILMENTS?

• Bhringraj is very effective in hair problems and makes hair healthy and beautiful. For hair, the best way to use it is in the form of hair oil. Oil of Bhringraj has amazing benefits, especially for hair.
• Bhringraj oil helps to prevent and treat premature graying, hair fall, alopecia, strengthen hair and prevent baldness.
• This oil is dense due to its high specific gravity. Bhringraj treats dry scalp by penetrating in it. If you have dry hair rub this oil on scalp and wrap a steamed towel for few minutes and after it massages some more oil. This procedure helps in deeper absorption of oil and activates sebaceous glands.
• To get rid of dandruff warm oil can be used. Massage this oil on scalp and leave it for overnight.
• The blood circulation of the scalp can be increased by rubbing this oil on the scalp which increases the supply of hair-supporting nutrients.
• Stress-related hair loss can be minimized by the use of this oil as it has cooling effects.
• Hair loss due to deficiency of minerals can be treated by Bhringraj oil as it is rich in those minerals.
• Hair growth can be promoted by Bhringraj oil as it dilates blood vessels improving blood flow to the roots and increasing hair growth. For this, you have to massage Bhringraj oil for 10 minutes in a circulatory motion. Do this for one hour.
• As this oil is rich in nutrients and minerals rich for healthy hair, prevents premature graying of hair and its leaves are oil used for coloring hair naturally. For this make a mixture of amla oil and Bhringraj oil and massage with it on scalp for few minutes. Leave it for overnight and rinse thoroughly in the morning.
• Nutrients and mineral-rich oil of Bhringraj help to get rid of split ends and improve the quality of hair. Make a mixture of Bhringraj oil with coconut oil, shikakai, and amla to prepare a conditioner and use it after shampooing your hair.  Using this conditioner brings shine to hair.

WHAT ARE THE OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS OF BHRINGRAJ?

• Leaves of Bhringraj are very effective to treat all skin related diseases due to its anti-bacterial properties.
• Cracked heels and minor skin allergies can be treated by Bhringraj juice. To make this juice you have to take fresh leaves of Bhringraj. Wash it and pound it very finely. Take this ponded mixture and strain it to extract the juice properly. Now apply this juice on the affected area every day twice until you get relief.
• Wounds can also be treated by applying fresh juice on them.
• Bhringraj can be used to treat a migraine. Take Bhringraj juice and an equal amount of goat's milk. Heat this mixture. Put a few drops of this mixture in the nose to relieve pain. You can also mix its juice with black pepper powder and can apply it on the forehead to relieve a migraine.
• Bhringraj is used to control high blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Mix two teaspoon of Bhringraj juice with one teaspoon of honey. Take this mixture twice a day.
• Jaundice can be treated with the help of Bhringraj. Pound leaves of Bhringraj with 6-7 black peppers and take this mixture two times a day, empty stomach. It can also be taken with buttermilk or sour curd.
• Bhringraj have healing properties. It helps to heal infectious external ulcers. Its juice is to be applied to the affected area. This herb accelerates wound healing.
• It helps to manage blood sugar levels in the diabetic patient. Make a mixture of Bhringraj powder and babool's flowers. You can add candy to this mixture to make it taste better. Take this mixture with goat's milk daily once a day.
• Bhringraj herb helps to treat scorpion bites. Pound Bhringraj's leaves in a fine paste and apply it on the affected area. This relieves the pain and also antidotes the poison of scorpion.
• It is used to treat anemia and liver diseases. Bhringraj stimulates the liver and improves its functioning.

WHAT CAN BE THE SIDE-EFFECTS OF BHRINGRAJ HERB?

• There are no such side-effects if taken according to the physician's prescription.
• Due to the cooling effect of Bhringraj's extract, one can catch a cold.
• If taken in higher dose it may cause a burning sensation.
• During pregnancy, always take any herb under medical supervision only.

Herbal Supplements for Premature Graying Of Hair

It is a worldwide truth that hair is an integral part of our body. It may sound strange that hair act as an indicator of our overall health. Hair in both male and female reveals the personality. Long, dark color and shiny hair are more appealing. But many aspects of our daily routine had great impact on our hair. Our bad lifestyle is one of biggest culprit for problems related to hair. Hair loss, baldness and premature graying of hair are most common problems related to hair. Doesn't matter in which part of world you are living you have to suffer premature graying of hair.

Premature Graying Of Hair

Gray hair is natural and irreversible truth of real life. When color producing cells are not able to produce sufficient color to hair in advancing age then this condition arises. Scientific studies prove that various biological, environmental, genetic and fluctuating changes in hormones causes various problems related to hair. Premature graying of hair is again a great problem nowadays. With the growing age it is common but these day children, middle aged people and youngsters all are prone to premature graying of hair. Deficiency of melanin is main cause of graying of hair. Melanin present in hair roots and hair follicle are not sufficient to color hair.

CAUSES

• Genetics
• Deficiency of melanin
• Over stressful lifestyle
• Heavy smoking and alcohol intake
• Excess use of drugs
• Excess use of chemicals and cosmetics
• Lack of vitamins
• Ageing

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

Ayurvedic term used for premature graying of hair is called "PALITYA". Pitta dosha is main reason to cause hair loss and graying of hair. Excess intake of spicy, fried, salty and fermented food raises the pitta level in our body. Aggregated bhrajaka pitta dosha is relocated to the skin of scalp and results in premature graying of hair.

Herbal Supplements For Hair Loss And Graying Of Hairs

Planet Ayurveda provide a complete Hair Care Pack for premature graying of hair. All the supplements in this pack are pure and vegetarian. No chemicals are added to these products.

This complete Hair Care Pack include following products:

• Hair Growth Formula
• Radiant Skin, Hair, Nails
• Go-Richh hair oil
• Natural hair cleanser

1. Radiant Skin, Hair, Nails

Various herbs are used to make this supplement:

• Chiretta (Swertia chirata): Chiretta is an annual herb found all over India. Plant has flowers of pale green and light purple in color. Entire plant is used to make herbal supplements.
• Ghrit kumari (Aloe barbadensis): Ghrit kumari is very short stemmed succulent plant. Leaves are very thick and green in color. Shape of leaf is serrate and white sharp teeth on edges. It contains numerous phytochemicals.
• Pitt papda (Fumaria officinalis): Fumaria is annual herbaceous plant which grow in erectile form and scramble pattern. Flowers are light pinkish and purple in color. It contains alkaloids, potassium and fumaric acid.
• Manjistha (Rubia cardifolia): It is a flowering plant in coffee family. Flowers are very small and pale yellow in color. Plant root contain organic compound called alizarin.

This herbal remedy is used to nourish and repair damaged and broken hair. It provides nourishment to hair roots and hair follicles and enhances hair growth. It provides strength and smooth texture to hairs. This herbal supplement is not only used for hair also it clears toxin from blood and purify it. Also useful to clear acne, pimple, black spot, dark circles and gives a bouncy, shiny and smooth skin. It also clears wrinkles. It is a best anti-aging formula with free radicals. It also used to cure infections related with skin and nails. Provides nourishment to thin and damaged nails and make them smooth and shiny.

Dosage: 1-2 capsules once or twice daily.

Pack: We provide a pack of 60 capsules.

2. Go Richh Hair Oil

Herbs used to prepare this brilliant herbal remedy are Bhringraj (Eclipta alba), Amalaki (Emblica offinalis), Vibthaki (Terminalia bellerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). This herbal supplement is beneficial for both male and female and it is best used in premature graying of hair. Go rich hair oil penetrate the scalp, clears dirt particle and give nourishment to hair. It protects the scalp from dandruff, protect hair roots and prevent hair from fungal infections. It is used to cure the split ends and repairs damaged hairs. This supplement is pure and free from chemicals. It is also used to prevent pattern baldness in males.

Usage: Apply 5-10 ml of oil every night. You can also massage gently your hair.

3. Natural Hair Cleanser

Natural cleanser nourishes our hair. It prevents our hair from dust and gives strength to hair. It is also useful for split ends problem. This herbal cleanser contains apple and honey. Both have anti-oxidant properties. Also works miraculously on infections related to our scalp.

Usage: Apply thoroughly 10 ml of cleanser in your wet hair. Rinse hairs properly. It can be use on daily basis or as per your requirement.

4. Hair Growth Formula

Hair growth formula is a perfect blend of effective herbs. Herbs used in the preparation of this formulation are:

• Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Word ashwagandha is a sanskrit word in which ashwa means horse and gandha indicates smell. Root of this herb has particular aroma like horse. Ashwagandha is a perennial shrub. Useful part of this plant is root and berries. This herb gives miraculous results in skin and hair related disorders.
• Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri): Bhumi amla is also a shrub with smooth and light green bark. Fruits are tiny smooth capsules containing seeds. This herb grows taller with herbaceous branches.
• Bhringraj (Eclipta alba): this herb is a weed mostly grown in moist areas. Herb improves hair growth and color and prevents premature graying of hair.
• Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra): This plant is herbaceous perennial legume. Flowers are purple-whitish in color. Fruit is an oblong pod containing numerous seeds.
• Amalaki (Emblica officinalis): It is a deciduous tree of phyllanthaceae. Flowers are greenish yellow in color and edible part is fruits with six vertical strips. Taste of fruit is sour, bitter and astringent.
• Brahmi (Bacopa monnirei): it a non aromatic herb with thick oval shaped leaves and white colored flowers.

This supplement is very effective in treating hair loss. It helps to improve blood circulation to head and scalp. It prevents premature graying of hair and thinning of hair. It gives strength to hair and improves the texture of hair.

Go-Richh Hair Oil - Complete Hair Care Herbal Solution

Having bad hair or any other hair problem may bring a low feeling in anyone either Male or Female. Healthy and beautiful Hair always enhances your aesthetic looks and that makes you feel so good. Some of hair problems are like Hair fall, premature graying, baldness, thinning of hair, discoloration of hair, dandruff, scalp infections etc.

All these hair problems can make you feel conscious among other people and may lower your confidence even. But now just cheer up and it's a time to say bye to these problems because Planet Ayurveda team has worked hard to find a solution for your hair problems - Go-Richh Hair Oil.

Go-Richh Hair Oil has excellent nourishing properties due to its ingredients that maintain healthy blood circulation, and healthy hair.

This oil is 100% natural and is beneficial for both male and female. It works on our hairs without interfering with hormonal mechanism of the body.

This herbal oil nourishes the entire hair shaft and makes them shiny, long and healthy enough.

HOW IT WORKS?

Age-old traditional techniques and practices are applied in the production of this oil. Its ingredients add aroma to the oil along with their therapeutic properties. Go-Richh hair oil penetrate into the scalp and it helps to reduce loss of protein, and benefits in regaining hair's natural oil and moisture along with it provides nourishment to hair, clears away the dirty particles.

According to Ayurvedic concept this oil balances three doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha (physical energies) in body.

USAGE

Apply locally on the scalp and gently massage for ten minutes, wash off after one hour. Do this two to three times, every week.

HOW CAN THIS OIL HELP YOU?

Go-Richh hair oil is a blend of so many herbs and oils which can give your hair natural protection.

• Consistent application of the oil, makes the hair grows naturally thicker and stronger from inside, giving volume to hair.
• It also provides a lustrous, alluring shine on the hair when used in safe amounts.
• Go-Richh oil is a protection for your scalp from dandruff, provides strength to hair roots and recovers the hair growth preventing Hair fall, and repairs the split ends.
• Even effective aid for memory, relieves headache, stress and tiredness.
• Promotes sound sleep.
• Provides cooling and soothing effect.
• Beneficial in preventing hair from fungal infections.
• The oil is the finest and the natural remedy for alopecia.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS PRESENT IN IT?

It contains many herbs and oils combination, about 23 pure ingredients as enumerated below:-

Out of these 23 ingredients, the main herbs that are used are- Bhringraj, Brahmi and Triphala.

Each 20ml Oil Contains:

Sr. No.	Herb Name	Latin Name	Part Used	Qty.
Decoction Contents
1.	Palash beej	Butea monosperma	Seed	2 gm
2.	Bhringraj	Eclipta alba	W. Part	2 gm
3.	Brahmi	Bacopa monnieri	Whole Part	500 mg
4.	Triphala	Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula	Whole Part	500 mg
5.	Amla	Emblica officinalis	Fruit	500 mg
6.	Shikakai	Acacia concinna	Legume	500 mg
7.	Indrayan beej	Citrullus colocynthis	Seed	500 mg
8.	Mulethi	Glycyrrhiza glabra	Stem	1 gm
9.	Henna	Lawsonia inermis	Leaves	1 gm
10.	Anantmool madrasi	Trichosanthes cucumerina	Stem	1 gm
11.	Kutaj beej	Holarrhena antidysenterica	Seed	1 gm
Kalk Dravya
12.	Jatamansi	Nardostachys jatamansi	Root	200 mg
13.	Chharila		W. Part	200 mg
14.	Chandan	Santalum album	Bark	200 mg
15.	Nimbu ras	Citrus limonum	Juice	200 mg
16.	Chakramard	Cassia tora	Seed	500 mg
After Cooling
17.	Almond oil	Pterocarpus santalinus	Fruit	0.25 ml
18.	Malkangni oil	Celastrus paniculatus	Fruit	0.25 ml
Processed In
19.	Corn oil	Zea mays	Seed	2 ml
20.	Flax seed oil	Linum usitatissimum	Seed	2 ml
21.	Sun flower oil	Helianthus annuus	Seed	5 ml
22.	Sesame oil	Sesamum indicum	Seed	10 ml
23.	Coconut oil	Cocos nucifera	Seed	q.s

DESCRIPTION FOR MAJOR INGREDIENTS

Triphala:

Triphala is a well-balanced mixture of three amazing herbs Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki that are beneficial in number of health problems including hair growth as well. It is useful in treating hair loss problems.

Amalaki in Triphala helps in proper circulation of blood and absorption of various minerals that are important for retaining healthy hair and is also rich source of Vitamin C, which is essential for boosting the immunity – which in turn helps prevent premature graying of hair. Bibhitaki is good in strengthening roots of the hair, minimizing hair fall and prevents premature graying of hair strands.

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri):

Brahmi is a herb used since ages that promotes overall health of the hair. It can prevent split ends, developing volume and length. Helpful in reducing hair fall as well nourishes the roots. Brahmi is good in keeping the scalp cool allowing hair to grow and remain strong. Other use is reduction of dandruff and it also prevents the itchy scalp by providing nourishment, moisturizing and removing the dry skin on the scalp.

Bhringraj (Eclipta alba):

Bhringraj is a wonderful herb that has amazing benefits on hair, it can prevent hair fall, premature graying of hair and split ends. Simple paste of bhringraj leaves is used in baldness. This herb has effects of strengthening hair roots. It promotes growth and is good for overall hair care.

Amla (Emblica officinalis):

Amla is a superb medicinal herb which is abundant in tannins and vitamin C, that makes it antioxidant-rich fruit, and it contains kaempferol, flavonoids, and gallic acid that enrich the hair texture.

Amla is a worth remedy for hair loss. Amla has the property to nourish hair, giving it thickness and strength. Amla also provides luster to dull and dry hair. Even use of Amla may control conditions like premature graying of the air. Amla moisturizes the scalp to help control dandruff and other issues related to the scalp.

Shikakai (Acacia concinna):

This is a wonderful herb that is very beneficial in hair growth by reducing hair fall. Shikakai contains essential nutrients like Vitamin C that helps in preventing dandruff. It is a gentle scalp and hair cleanser as it lowers the pH level. Even helps to maintain the natural oil of the hair.

Shikakai also prevents hair from greying naturally and a great detangler of hair that you would love to run your fingers through.

Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra):

This Ayurvedic Herb is well known for its medicinal properties. Some of these are like stimulating hair growth. It likewise counteracts hair loss in spot baldness. It is also effective for spot baldness caused due to infection or any other reason.

Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi):

This Ayurvedic herb helps to impart black colour to hair and checks greying of hair.