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By Danielle McLoughlin

Anyone who has researched hair loss remedies seeking treatments for hair growth may have heard of the Bhringraj plant. Also known as Eclipta alba, Eclipta prostrata, False Daisy and Yerba de tago, the Bhringraj plant is recognised by the Indian Ayurvedic medicine system as having widespread health benefits, including hair growth. In fact one translation of the word Bhringraj is ‘king of hair’.

As the Ayurvedic medicine system places so much faith in the hair growth properties of Bhringraj, it is important to understand the background to this traditional medicine system originating out of India.

The literal meaning of Ayurveda is ‘the knowledge for long life’, which gives an indication of the high regard that the Indian culture holds for Ayurveda medicine. The medicines and practices of Ayurveda have been cultivated for hundreds of years, culminating in the promotion of many alternative medicines and surgical procedures for many different illnesses. In addition to Bhringraj hair growth treatments, Bhringraj is also promoted by the Ayurvedic health system for more serious issues including problems with the heart, and blood circulation.

The main reason that Ayurveda holds so much respect is that it has divine origins, and thus carries much weight in Indian cultures. As far back as 1500BC, the basic principles of Ayurvedic medicine can be found in the Hindu religion, with no less than 114 hymns detailing various medicines for the treatment of many different diseases. Because of this, Indian medicine is known as one of the oldest forms of systematic documented medicines.

It is because of this respect going back hundreds of years that prescribing Bhringraj for hair loss is viewed in Indian cultures as it would be in any conventional medical practice outside of Asia. Until relatively recently the benefits of Bhringraj were largely confined to Indian and Chinese cultures, more recently though the value of the Bhringraj plant is being recognised more widely than just in Asia.

It is unsurprising to find that the Bhringraj plant features heavily in Ayurvedic medicine as Ayurveda concentrates on plant based medicines, with hundreds of different plants utilised in the system. Additionally the Ayurvedic system makes use of milk, bones, sulphur, copper and gold. Copper has widely recognised hair growth properties as it is a vital component in the health of the hair follicle.

When prescribing Bhringraj as a hair growth treatment it is usually applied in its oil or powder form. Bhringraj powder is a favourite prescription in India for hair loss remedies.

The list of benefits associated with the Bhringraj plant reported by Indian and Chinese medicine is quite wide ranging:

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longevity

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rejuvenation

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bleeding

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skin complaints (itching, eczema)

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diphtheria

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diarrhoea

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concentration

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nervous system / snake bites

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liver

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eyes

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hair growth

Bhringraj oil and Bhringraj powder are prescriptions for hair loss treatment that have found favour for many years in Asia, and now are finding a new eager market outside of Asia, keen to benefit from its hair growth properties.

Bhringraj has therefore been noted as gaining widespread interest in North America and Europe. Thanks to the ancient medicinal system of Ayurvedic, Americans and Europeans are now benefiting from the hair growth properties of Bhringraj.

About the Author: Although

Bhringaraj

is included as an ingredient in some hair products, they only contain small quantities of the herb, especially if they are combined with a long list of other ingredients. To reap the benefits of

Bhringaraj

, it is best used in its oil or powder form. The herbal supplements are available too which help balance hormone levels in both men and women.

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