Bhringoraj - The hair rejuvinator

Bhringoraj – The hair rejuvinator
Sanskrit: Bhringoraj
Hindi: Bhangra (meaning, “ruler the hair”)
English: None
Latin: Eclipta alba Hassk. or Eclipta erecta Linn.
Parts used: Herb, roots, leaves
Habitat: Throughout India and the southwestern
U.S.
Action: Analgesic, aphrodisiac, demulcent, di-
uretic, nervine, rejuvenative, stimulant, tonic,

nervine, stimulant and tonic.

Uses: A main herb for heart and body strength.

A main ingredient used all types of ayuvedic and
herbal hair oils. Conditioners used in beauty clinics

use this herb as main ingredient along with others.

Other uses are in the complaints of facial paralysis, TB,
urinary conditions, heals tissues of chronic inflam-
mation, sciatica, insanity, neuralgia and nerve in-
flammation; removes deep seated, chronic, and in-
termittent fevers (with ginger), chronic rheuma-
tism, asthma, bronchitis, emaciation, muscular
strength, exhaustion, sexual debility, cystitis, dys-
entery, leukorrhea, convalescence, arthritis. Exter-
nally it is good for numbness, nerve pain, muscle
cramps, skin disorders, tumors, joint diseases,
wounds, and ulcers. For cancer, it strengthens per-
sons before and after chemotherapy.
Precautions: Do not take in excess if congested
Preparation: Decoction, powder, medicated oil. For
serious illness like cancer, use one or more ounces
daily.