Eclipta Alba

Description

Bhringaraj, popularly known as ‘false daisy’ in English is a traditional wonder herb, that is hugely recommended for growing long, silky and strong hair. Clad by the vernacular names as karisalankani in Tamil, gunta galagaraaku in Telugu, kesuriya in Bengali, kannunni in Malayalam and bhangaro in Gujarati, this herb belongs to the sunflower family and is widely used all over the world for its immense benefits towards hair and overall health. Also commonly known simply as eclipta, bhringaraj is a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). An annual that grows up to about a foot in height, it grows a solitary, white, winged flower reminiscent of a daisy (hence its English name, false daisy). The name bhringaraj literally translates to “ruler of bees,” showing the popularity of this flowering plant among pollinators.While the flowers are quite delicate, the slightly curly leaves are strong and thick, with a layer of hairs that can cause the skin to itch when touched. When crushed, the leaves produce a dark greenish-black liquid, which can be used to make dyes and inks for tattoos, earning this plant another nickname—the tattoo plant. Bhringaraj Benefits and Uses
Like many Ayurvedic herbs, bhringaraj’s benefits are vast and aren’t limited to one area of the body—offering gifts to other systems as well. For example, if you take bhringaraj with the intention of promoting healthy hair, you may also notice the extra reward of some of the following benefits.

•  A More Settled Mind and Nervous System. Bhringaraj’s cooling action helps calm the mind, alleviate tension and stress, and support deep, restful sleep.
• A Cleansed, Healthy Liver. Its bitter and cooling qualities help clear excess heat from the liver, increasing healthy bile flow.
• Healthy Blood Circulation. Its benefits for the liver also extend to the lymph and blood, promoting the healthy flow of blood.
• Glowing, Strong Skin. Because the liver and blood play such an integral role in the health and appearance of the skin, bhringaraj is also an excellent herb for smooth, radiant skin.