Health and Medical Usage/benefits of Bhringaraja Eclipta alba, Asteraceae

Introduction

Bhringraj is medical herb found in India on largest scale which has been used for centuries to strengthen stong and healthy hair, glowing skin and best for liver. It is also called as “False Daisy” while Eclipta alba, Asteraceae are scientific name.Scientifically known as Eclipta alba or Eclipta prostrata, this medicinal herb has been used for centuries to promote strong, healthy hair, glowing skin, and overall well-being. Beyond its cosmetic benefits

 This plant is belongs to Eclipta genus group. Bhirngraj is dedicated available as an oral supplement and also in Topical oil. Bhringraj herb has antifungal and antibacterial properties which help in different remedies for health.Bhringraj is very potent ayurvedic herb. Bhringraj oil helps to strengthens hair follicles and deeply penetrates the scalp and nourish hair roots, preventing hair fall problems because of its rich nutrients, flavonoids and alkaloids.

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Some of the top home remedies/health benefits are as under:

1.Useful in Throat irritation: 5 grams of dried bhringaraja powder is mixed with honey and licked. This is effective in the treatment of cold, cough, throat irritation, anaemia, asthma etc.

2. Useful in Liver disorders: Fresh juice bringa raja 10‒15 ml is taken early in the morning preferably in the empty stomach for 7-12 days helps significantly in the treatment of liver disorders and obstructive jaundice.

3. Useful in Male infertility: 3 grams seeds or seed powder is soaked in sugar water for half an hour and taken daily in the morning and evening. This helps to improve the sexual vigour and promotes the spermcount.

4. Useful in Chronic skin diseases: Daily intake of 5gms of bringaraj in one cup of water and made this decoction is consumed twice daily. This has good benefit over the steroid resistant skin diseases and in psoriasis.

5. Useful in Hair care: 25 gram of Bhringaraja paste, 100 ml of sesame or coconut oil and 400 ml Bhringaraja decoction or 200 ml of fresh juice are taken and oil is cooked. This is effective in dandruff, hair fall and premature greying of hair.

6. Useful in Rejuvenation: Intake of powder of bringaraja leaves, black sesamum, amala and sugar in equal quantity acts as a Rasayana.

Caution:

Everyone’s supplement needs are different, so it’s important to talk with a healthcare expert—like a doctor, dietitian, or pharmacist—before using them. Supplements aren’t meant to treat, cure, or prevent diseases.