Bhringaraj for haircare
Bhringraj is an important Ayurveda herb, widely used in hair fall treatment, liver disorders, skin diseases etc.
Botanical name – Eclipta alba.
Its whole plant is used for various medicinal purposes.
Ayurvedic Properties of Bhringaraj
Rasa - Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)
Because of its pungent, bitter taste, dryness and lightness, it balances Kapha Dosha. Because of its hot potency, it balances Vata. Hence, it balances Kapha and Vata Doshas.
Medicinal properties of Bhringaraj
1. The leaf is considered hepatoprotective and hence juice of leaves can be used for liver health.
Dosage - Fresh juice 5-10 mL
2. It is considered as a Rasayana which rejuvenate and prevent ageing.
Juice extract – is administered for the purpose of rejuvenation, for a long period of time. While its administration, the patient is made to eat only cooked rice with milk. This helps to improve strength, immunity, fertility and life expectancy.
3. Its juice extract is used as eye and ear drops to relieve infection and pain.
4. Oil prepared out of Bhringaraj improves hair growth and prevents premature greying.
5 Bhringaraj juice extract is administered along with castor oil to relieve intestinal worm infestation.
How to prepare home made Bhringaraj oil for hair growth and nourishment ?
Ingredients -
Cold pressed Coconut oil - 200 mL
Curry leaves - 1 Cup
Bhringaraj leaf / powder - 1 Cup
Hibiscus flower paste - 2 tablespoon
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
Method of preparation-
1. Wash the curry leaves and Bhringaraj. Let it dry .
2 . Coarse grind it along with hibiscus paste and fenugreek seeds.
3. Heat coconut oil in a thick Kadai and add the ground mixture and allow it to boil in low flame.
4. Let it cool. Extract the oil leaving the residues behind.
5. Store in a clean dry bottle.
This oil helps in premature greying of hair and ensure proper growth and nourishment to hair follicles.
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