Bhringraj
The crown jewel of Ayurvedic hair care. Known as 'Kesharaja' or King of Hair, bhringraj has been revered for millennia for its remarkable ability to awaken dormant follicles, reverse hair loss, and restore natural color to graying hair.
The crown jewel of Ayurvedic hair care. Known as 'Kesharaja' or King of Hair, bhringraj has been revered for millennia for its remarkable ability to awaken dormant follicles, reverse hair loss, and restore natural color to graying hair.
Eclipta prostrata
India & Southeast Asia
Wedelolactone, Ecliptine
Bhringraj, literally meaning "King of Bees" in Sanskrit (as bees are attracted to its flowers), has been the cornerstone of Ayurvedic hair care for over 5,000 years. Ancient texts including the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita extensively document its use as the most powerful herb for hair rejuvenation.
Legend tells of sage Bhringi, who discovered this herb while meditating in the Himalayas. He noticed that even elderly sages who used bhringraj oil maintained thick, dark hair well into their hundreds. The herb became so revered that it was cultivated in temple gardens and used in sacred hair ceremonies.
In traditional Indian households, grandmothers would prepare "Bhringraj tel" by collecting fresh leaves at dawn, when the plant's energy was believed to be highest, and infusing them in coconut oil under the full moon. This oil was considered so precious it was often part of a bride's dowry.
The herb gained scientific validation in the 1990s when Japanese researchers isolated wedelolactone, confirming what Ayurvedic practitioners had known for millennia—bhringraj genuinely stimulates hair follicles at the cellular level and can reverse certain types of hair loss.
Bhringraj's reputation as the ultimate hair herb is backed by both ancient wisdom and modern research, showing remarkable effects on hair growth, color retention, and scalp health.
Bhringraj's unique compounds directly stimulate dormant follicles:
Bhringraj is one of the few herbs proven to restore natural hair color:
Bhringraj's antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties create ideal scalp conditions:
The herb strengthens hair from root to tip:
A 2009 study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that bhringraj extract was more effective than minoxidil 2% in promoting hair growth, with participants showing a 32% increase in hair count after 16 weeks of use.
In Ayurveda, bhringraj is considered a "rasayana" (rejuvenative) herb with benefits throughout the body:
In Ayurveda, bhringraj is used in multiple forms: as fresh juice (swarasa), powder (churna), or oil (taila). The traditional "Bhringraj Taila" involves fermenting fresh leaves in sesame oil for 21 days, creating a potent hair tonic. Some preparations combine bhringraj with amla, brahmi, and other herbs for synergistic effects.
We source organic bhringraj from traditional cultivation regions in India where the soil and climate produce the most potent plants. Our extraction process preserves the full spectrum of active compounds, particularly wedelolactone, ensuring maximum effectiveness in stimulating hair growth and maintaining hair color.
Mix 2 tablespoons bhringraj powder with enough coconut milk to form a paste. Add 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to scalp and hair, leave for 45 minutes, then rinse. Use weekly for visible improvement in hair density and shine.