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Have you ever heard about Bhringraj oil? It’s one of the most popular Ayurvedic oils for hair-related problems.
Let’s have a look at how Bhringraj oil helps in promoting hair health and treating hair disorders in this article.
However, before that, let’s see what Ayurveda says about Bhringraj oil.
Bhringraj Oil: From The Lenses of Ayurveda (1)
The leaves of Bhringraj or Eclipta alba, when heated with carrier oil, makes Bhringraj oil.
According to Ayurveda, Bhringraj oil is Katu (pungent) and Tikta (bitter) in taste. It also exhibits Ruksha (dry) and Laghu (light) properties and helps reduce Kapha Dosha and pacify Vata Dosha in the body.
In the Ayurvedic medicinal system, Bhringraj oil is used to treat several diseases of the hair, skin, teeth, eyes and liver.
Benefits of Bhringraj Oil For Hair
- Promotes Hair Growth
Bhringraj oil helps increase the number of hair follicles, promote hair growth and prevent hair loss (2). The vitamin E present in Bhringraj oil also helps fight free radicals that impede hair growth (3).
- Reduces Dandruff
Bhringraj oil is rich in antimicrobial and antifungal properties that help reduce dandruff (4).
It is also loaded with anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent and treat psoriasis and other skin irritations on the scalp. Furthermore, Bhringraj oil helps improve blood circulation to the scalp (3).
- Prevents Premature Greying of the Hair
Grey hair signifies loss of pigment. The darkening properties of Bhringraj oil help your hair look less grey and thus help slow down or prevent the premature greying of hair (3) (5).
How To Use Bhringraj Oil for Hair?
Take some Bhringraj oil and massage it on your head using your fingertips. Let it rest for an hour, and then shower using herbal shampoo. For grey hair, you can mix 1 teaspoon of Bhringraj oil with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and warm it on low heat. Then, apply on the scalp.
You can also make a hair mask by mixing some Bhringraj powder with yoghurt. Apply it on your scalp and let it rest for 30 minutes, then rinse with water.
More Benefits of Bhringraj Oil (6)
- Promotes sleep and relaxation
- Improves mood
- Helps relieve inflamed skin
- Treats headaches and migraines
- Improves Alzeihmer’s related memory loss
On a Final Note
Bhringraj oil helps promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, treat dandruff and prevent premature greying of hair. Use it in the form of hair oil or a hair mask, and boost your hair health.
Disclaimer: This article has been reviewed by experts.
References
- https://www.wjpmr.com/download/article/48062019/1561800916.pdf
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18478241/
- https://www.ayurline.in/index.php/ayurline/article/download/438/622/1482
- https://www.japsonline.com/admin/php/uploads/182_pdf.pdf
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2825132/
- https://www.wjpls.org/download/article/76032022/1650273350.pdf
