White Bhringaraj / Karisalanganni / False Daicy

Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Eclipta
Species: E. prostrata
Binomial name: Eclipta prostrata

Bhringaraj is commonly known as false daisy, it is a creepy plant that grows up to 3 meters in height. This herbal plant has a long stalk and white color flower that is 6 to 8 mm in diameter. The leaves are lance-shaped, sessile, and arranged in opposite directions. This plant has cylindrical and gray color roots. This herbal plant is mostly grown in China, India, Thailand, Nepal, and Brazil regions. Eclipta Prostrata is a botanical name of bhringaraj.

The native of this plant is in India, and Southern Asia. In Ayurveda, Bhringaraj is mentioned for several health benefits. The oil prepared by using bhringaraj helps to treat all kinds of hair problems. Moreover, it is also used to control blood pressure levels and treat skin problems. The extract prepared by using bhringaraj contains rich alkaloids and the leaves are rich in protein. Due to the chemical components, bhringaraj has anticancer, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antihaemorrhagic, antileprotic, antihepatotoxic, analgesic, ovicidal, and hypotensive properties. 

Health Benefits

• The oil prepared by using bhringaraj gives amazing benefits to hair, it helps to treat all hair-related problems.
• Consuming fresh bhringaraj leaves with black pepper every morning on an empty stomach is a great remedy for jaundice.
• Bhringaraj juice helps to heal the infectious ulcer.
• Applying the paste of the bhringaraj leaves is an excellent remedy for scorpion bites. It provides better relief from sting and poison.
• In Ayurveda, Bhringaraj is also good for diabetes patients.