Bhringaraj Oil

Description

Bhringaraj oil is a natural remedy often used to promote hair growth, luster, and strength. Commonly used in Ayurveda (the traditional medicine of India) to balance the doshas, bhringaraj oil contains the extracts of the false daisy (Eclipta alba) and an inactive carrier oil (such as sesame or coconut oil).

According to the principles of Ayurvedic medicine, bhringaraj oil is used to treat imbalances in pitta, one of three doshas (universal life forces) that govern all physical and mental processes. Since excess pitta is characterized by heat, the cooling properties bhringaraj oil can help normalize conditions caused by pitta imbalances, including:

• Alopecia (hair loss)
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)
• Scalp psoriasis
• Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis)