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False Daisy (Bhringraj / Kesharaja)
Eclipta prostrata
ଭୃଙ୍ଗରାଜ (Bhrangaraj)भृंगराज (Bhringraj)Bhringaraja
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Origin
- Pantropical
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect or decumbent creeping branched annual herb rooting at lower nodes; opposite lanceolate dark-green leaves, and solitary terminal white composite daisy-like flower heads.
Traditional Uses
Premature greying, hair loss, cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, and memory fatigue
Parts Used
Whole plant, leaves, roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Katu, Tikta
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Supreme tonic for hair melanin production, reverses liver cirrhosis, and sharpens visual acuity
Precautions
Safe botanical; excess raw juice may cause mild chilliness in Pitta-deficient bodies
Interesting Facts
Known as 'Keshraj' (King of Hair); leaves yield a dark black dye used in all Ayurvedic hair oils