Bhringraj

Eclipta alba (L.) commonly known as False Daisy, and Bhringraj, is a medicinal plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. e greyish cylindrical roots are well developed. It popularly called ‘Kehraj’ in Assamese and ‘Kayanthakarra’ and/or ‘Kaikeshi’in Tamil. Eclipta alba sprouts in moist places as a weed in warm temperate to tropical areas worldwide. It is widely distributed throughout India,China,ailand, and Brazil. In ayurvedic medicine, the leaf extract is used as a powerful liver tonic, and especially good for the hair and skin.

Uses:- Bhringraj is a medicinal herb that grows in areas with moisture. According to Ayurveda, the leaf is a powerful liver cleanser. Bhringraj can be used for treating various hair and skin problems.. The whole plant is used as antiseptic, febrifuge, tonic, deobstruent in hepatic and spleen enlargement and is emetic. In combination with aromatics, the juice is given in anemia, catarrh and cough. The plant is also used as scalp tonic for promoting hair growth