Bhringaraj Oil

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Bhringaraj oil is a natural remedy often used to promote hair growth. Most commonly used in ayurveda (the traditional medicine of India), it contains a combination of extracts of the bhringaraj plant (Eclipta alba) and a natural oil (typically sesame or coconut). Bhringaraj oil is also used to treat certain health problems, such as difficulty sleeping. Also known as false daisy, bhringaraj grows in India, China, Thailand, and Brazil. Preliminary studies suggest that it shows promise in the treatment of health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. However, it's important to note that these studies tested the effects of oral intake of bhringaraj, whereas standard use of bhringaraj oil involves applying the oil to the scalp and skin.
See also : Eclipta Alba

Special Precautions of Bhringaraj Oil

  • Contraindicated for those with Kidney and Spleen Deficiency Cold.
  • Contraindicated for those with diarrhea or loose stools due to Cold from Kidney Qi Deficiency.
  • Use caution for Spleen Qi Deficient patients who have Food Stagnation.

Benefits and uses of Bhringaraj Oil are

According to the principles of ayurvedic medicine, bhringaraj oil can help to treat imbalances in pitta (one of the three doshas). Since excess pitta is thought to contribute to problems with hair health, bhringaraj oil is touted as a natural solution for hair loss and prematurely graying hair. Using bhringaraj oil is purported to increase the hair's thickness and luster as well.

  • hair loss : Although there's currently a lack of clinical trials testing the potential benefits of bhringaraj oil, some preliminary research indicates that extract of the bhringaraj plant may help promote hair growth. In a study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2009, for instance, tests on mice determined that treatment with bhringaraj extract helped stimulate hair growth in the animals. Additionally, a 2008 study from the Archives of Dermatological Research found that bhringaraj extract was more effective than minoxidil (a substance commonly used in the treatment of hair loss) in promoting hair growth in rats. While these findings suggest that bhringaraj extract holds promise as a natural treatment for hair loss, more research is needed to determine its hair-growth-promoting effects in humans.
  • Bhringaraj oil is also used to stimulate hair growth in people with alopecia areata.
  • Because treating pitta imbalances is said to increase feelings of calmness, massaging the scalp with bhringaraj oil is sometimes used to improve sleep and alleviate stress.
  • Grey hair : bhringaraj oil is touted as a natural solution for hair loss and prematurely graying hair.
  • In addition, some proponents suggest that bhringaraj oil can enhance skin health.

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