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Bhringaraja (False Daisy)

Bhringraj (False Daisy)

Eclipta alba

The classic hair and scalp herb, also used as a cooling liver tonic.

Bhringraj plant (false daisy) · Herb · Parts: Leaf, Whole plant

Taste (rasa)
Bitter, pungent
Energy (virya)
Cooling
Balances
Pitta, Kapha

What it is used for

Benefits

  • Oil massage supports hair growth and reduces scalp dryness and flaking
  • Traditionally used as a liver tonic after heavy or oily diets
  • Cooling head massage eases heat-driven headaches and restless sleep

How it has been used

Traditional uses & benefits

Bhringaraja is the keshya herb — named in the texts specifically for hair, and used equally as a liver-supporting bitter.

Traditional uses

  • Hair fall, thinning and premature greying
  • Scalp oils for heat, itch and poor sleep
  • Traditional liver and digestion support

Practical guidance

  1. 1Warm the oil slightly and massage into the scalp; leave for an hour before washing.
  2. 2Twice a week is the traditional rhythm — daily heavy oiling clogs the scalp.
  3. 3Internal powder is bitter and best taken with warm water or honey.

How much

Dosage

Powder 1-3 g daily with warm water, or oil applied to the scalp 2-3 times a week.

How to take it

Preparation & usage

Bhringraj hair oil

Warm 2 tablespoons of bhringraj-infused coconut or sesame oil and massage into the scalp; leave 1 hour before washing.

Evening, twice a week

Bhringraj churna

Stir 1-2 g powder into warm water or honey.

Morning, before food

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Precautions

  • Very cooling — may aggravate cold hands, feet or sluggish digestion
  • Patch test the oil; some people react to the raw leaf paste
  • Avoid internal use in pregnancy without professional advice

Where this comes from

Sources

Used forSkin & HairDigestion & Gut

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