Scalp soothing · Ayurvedic
False Daisy (Bhringraj)
A traditional Ayurvedic hair herb used for scalp comfort and healthy growth cycles. Concentration: 3% extract.
- Latin
- Eclipta prostrata
- Origin
- Eclipta prostrata
- Process
- Hydro-glycolic extraction
- Dose
- Concentration: 3% extract
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Part used
- Whole herb (leaves and stems)
- — Wedelolactone
- — Ecliptasaponins
- — Flavonoids
- — Coumestans
About
A revered Ayurvedic herb used for scalp comfort and healthy growth cycles, rich in wedelolactone and antioxidant compounds.
What it does
- Traditionally used to soothe the scalp
- Supports healthy hair growth cycles
- Helps maintain natural pigment
- Used in Ayurvedic hair care for centuries
How it works
Wedelolactone and triterpenes are traditionally used to calm mild scalp irritation and flaking.
A soothed, balanced scalp creates a better environment for follicles to stay in the growth phase.
Antioxidant compounds help protect melanocytes from oxidative stress.
Bhringraj has been called the 'King of Hair' in Ayurveda for over 3,000 years.
Bhringraj has a long history of use in traditional hair-care systems.
History & heritage
Eclipta prostrata — known in Sanskrit as Bhringraj, 'the ruler of hair' — is one of the oldest and most respected herbs in Ayurveda. The Charaka Samhita (~300 BCE) and the Sushruta Samhita both name Bhringraj as the primary botanical for keeping hair dark, thick and strong into old age. Traditional Ayurvedic practice involves warming Bhringraj-infused oil (often in a base of sesame or coconut) and massaging it into the scalp weekly — a ritual called shiro abhyanga that has been performed in South Asia for more than two millennia.
Traditional uses through history
- 01Ayurvedic hair oil (Bhringraj taila) for scalp massage
- 02Traditional remedy against premature greying
- 03Cooling herb for pitta imbalance and scalp heat
- 04Rasayana (rejuvenation) tonic in classical Ayurveda
Peer-reviewed studies on Eclipta alba extracts have shown promising results on hair growth in animal models — in some studies matching or exceeding the follicle counts produced by 2% minoxidil. The wedelolactone in Bhringraj has demonstrated 5-alpha-reductase inhibition and improved dermal papilla cell activity. Bhringraj's cooling, anti-inflammatory action also makes it particularly useful for scalps that run hot, itch or flake.
How it actually works
Boosts follicle density
Extracts have been shown to increase the number of follicles in the anagen (growing) phase in animal models.
Cools scalp inflammation
Wedelolactone and flavonoids down-regulate the inflammatory cascade that shortens the growth phase.
Supports pigment cells
Traditional use for greying is supported by early research suggesting Bhringraj protects melanocytes at the follicle base.
Best for
Excellent traditional and modern safety record. Very rare contact sensitivity — patch test if you have known Asteraceae allergies.
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