Everyone is Talking About {Bhringaraj}: Here’s What You Need to Know

An Ayurvedic Wonder Herb

The small, yet mighty, herb {bhringaraj} also known as False Daisy originates in the moist regions of India, Nepal and Thailand where it grows wild alongside a host of other native medicinal plants. Originally recommended in Ayurvedic texts to treat hair growth, baldness and greying hair, today backed by science­ there are studies to prove it not only improves hair quality but also our overall well-being.

The ’King of Hair’

Also known in India as Kesharaj which means ‘ruler of hair’, {bhringaraj} has long been revered for its incredible hair and scalp nourishing properties.

Stress in our everyday lives increases the Pitta and Vata doshas in our body. This impacts the hair and can lead to premature greying, hair loss, thinning, and breakage. Hair becomes frazzled, dry, and quite literally stressed out. With its huge range of phytonutrients flavonoids, phytosterols and anti-inflammatory properties, {bhringaraj}, calms and nourishes the scalp, strengthens the hair giving it lustre as well as preventing dandruff and dryness.

Ayurvedic medicine usually calls for a combination of plants and herbs to be used together. To this end, at Karma Ayurveda we blend {bhringaraj} with other antioxidant-boosting herbs such as Balloon Vine and Indigo. This potent combination is used to create our unique hair oil formulation, Bringadi Scalp & Hair Oil, as well as Bringadi Shampoo & Conditioner. Regular hair-oiling will not only treat your hair but improve blood flow to the head, helping to ease tension throughout the body.

Beyond Beauty: A Healer & Secret Stress Reliever

Known as an all-round anti-ager, {bhringaraj} works on the hair, skin and internal organs. It is a wonderful source of magnesium, bring a feeling of calm to the nervous system, reducing muscle tension and headaches and helping with more restful sleep.

Taken as a supplement, {bhringaraj} can help heal the liver, improve eyesight due to the high levels of beta-carotene in its leaves, destroys harmful microbes and parasites and is thought to help purify the blood and break down toxins.

So, retreat to the bathroom to light a candle, close your eyes and take a few slow, deep breaths. As you massage in Bringadi Scalp & Hair Oil, continue to breathe in deeply through the nose and out through the mouth. Feel the tension leaving your body as you not only nourish your hair and scalp but calm and ground your mind and spirit. All Hail the King of Hair!