Health Benefits Of Bhringraj Oil

Bhringraj Oil

Bhringraj oil is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal oil that has been extensively used to treat premature hair greying, hair loss, scalp infections, baldness, dandruff, and imbalances of tridoshas. Regular massage of bhringraj oil helps to ensure calming effects on the brain due to its relaxant properties. The leaves of Bhringraj plant are the key ingredient of bhringraj oil. The Bhringraj plant mostly grows in moist areas. The herb Bhrngaraj has another name like' Keshraj' which means 'ruler of the hair'.

Bhringraj oil is rich in nutrients like Iron, steroids, calcium, Vitamin E, magnesium, polypeptides, and vitamin D. The oil has a significant role in Ayurveda in promoting hair growth.

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Medicinal Properties Of Bhringraj Oil

Bhringraj oil ingredients are potent herbs with lots of medicinal properties.

• Anti-fungal.
• Antimicrobial.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Relaxant.
• Antipruritic.
• Anti-dandruff.
• Antibacterial.
• Anodyne.

Bhringraj oil contains anti-fungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, relaxant, antipruritic, anti-dandruff, antibacterial, and anodyne properties.

Phytochemicals Present In Bhringraj Oil

• Alkaloids.
• Polyacetylenes.
• Thiophene derivatives.
• Flavonoids.
• Triterpenes.

Ayurvedic Properties Of Bhringraj Oil

• Rasa

  Pungent & bitter taste (Katu tikta rasa).

• Guna

  Lightweight (laghu) and dry texture (ruksha).

• Virya

  Hot composition (ushna).

• Vipaka

  Pungent ( Katu). .

Ingredients Of Bhringraj Oil

Bhringraj oil is rich in potent herbs with lots of medicinal properties. Key ingredients of Bhringraj oil are:

• Bhringaraj decoction - Eclipta alba - 2460 parts.
• Pippali/ Long pepper -Piper nigrum - 10 parts.
• Lavanga/ Clove -Syzygium aromaticum - 10 parts.
• Haritaki - Terminalia chebula - 40 parts. .
• Gur or Jaggery - 1000 parts.
• Elaichi/ Cardamom -Elettaria cardamomum - 10 parts.
• Jatiphal/ Nutmeg - Myristica fragrans - 10 parts. .
• Dalchini/ Cinnamon -Cinnamomum zeylanica - 10 parts.
• Tejpata/ Bay leaf -Cinnamomum tamala - 10 parts.

Bhringraj oil contains potent herbs like bay leaf, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, jaggery, haritaki, clove, long pepper, and bhringraj decoction.

Health Benefits Of Bhringraj Oil

Bhringraj is the primary ingredient of Bhringraj oil that has various medicinal benefits like helping to treat various hair concerns for centuries and helping to maintain tridosha balance. Bhringraj oil is a complete package of solutions to all your hair problems.

• Prevents hair fall

  Bhringraj oil is rich in nutrients and proteins that promote natural hair growth. The anti-stress property of Bhringraj oil helps to relax the brain and can prevent stress-induced hair fall. .

• Promotes hair growth

  Studies have proven that bhringraj oil can increase hair follicles and promotes hair growth. The oil increases blood circulation to the scalp and roots that cause hair growth naturally. .

• Prevents dandruff

  Bhringraj oil is rich in anti-dandruff and anti-inflammatory properties and the application of bhringraj oil on the scalp helps to prevent itchiness and greasiness due to dandruff. .

• Treat dryness

  Regular massage of Bhringraj oil can treat dryness effectively. The oil can penetrate deep into the scalp and prevent dryness.

• Treats premature hair greying

  The herbal components of bhringraj oil help to restore the natural color of the hair and long- term use of bhringraj oil helps to prevent premature hair greying. The rasayana property of bhringraj helps to rejuvenate the hair. .

• Treats headache and migraine

  According to Ayurveda, excess Vata dosha causes headache and migraine. Regular application of Bhringraj oil to the scalp provides a calming effect on the brain; hence treats headaches and migraines effectively. .

• Treats Tinea Capitis

  Tinea Capitis is known as a fungal infection on the scalp that results in an itchy scalp, and scaly patches on the scalp. Bhringraj oil is rich in anti-fungal properties that help to cure Tinea capitis very effectively.

• Treats low eyesight

  Nasal administration of Bhringraj oil can improve vision naturally without any side effects. 2 drops of bhringraj oil in each nostril in the morning helps to improve your vision. .

• Ensures healthy skin

  The anti-inflammatory properties of Bhringraj oil helps to prevent various skin diseases like acne, psoriasis, and dermatitis. .

• Treats baldness

  Massaging the scalp with bhringraj oil helps increase blood circulation at the root of the hair bringing more nutrients to support hair growth.

• Treats split ends

  Bhringraj oil is rich in nutrients that help to strengthen your hair and prevent split ends. .

Bhringraj is a complete solution for your hair concerns. Regular massage of bhringraj oil to the scalp helps to get rid of various hair concerns like premature hair greying, baldness, hair split, hair fall, dandruff, scalp infections, headache, and migraine.

Usage Of Bhringraj Oil

Generally, bhringraj oil can be used 2-3 times per week and can continue up to six months for better results.

Side Effects Of Bhringraj Oil

The application of bhringraj oil on the scalp doesn't show any side effects. But nasal administration of bhringraj oil sometimes causes:

• Headache.
• Sneezing.
• Burning sensation in the nose.
• Throat and nasal irritation. .

Precautions

Bhringraj oil is advisable during pregnancy and lactating period under the strict supervision of your Ayurvedic practitioner only.

Conclusion

All the information related to Bhringraj oil was obtained from various Ayurvedic resources. Kindly consult your Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any herbs or herbal formulas.

References

• Charaka samhita.
• Susrutha Samhita. .