Ayurvedic hair oil · 200 ml
Bhringaraj Oil
A classical Bhringraj-based hair oil — traditionally used to nourish the scalp, strengthen hair from the roots and support natural hair colour.
View ProductEclipta alba · Kesharaja — The King of Hair
Bhringraj.A quiet ally for hair, liver and mind.
For over two millennia, Ayurveda has called Bhringraj — the small white daisy of the wetlands — Kesharaja, the king of hair. Beyond the scalp, it is a classical Rasayana for the liver, mind and sleep.
Est. Tradition · 5000 yrsChakrapani Ayurveda
About the Herb
Bhringraj —
Eclipta alba
Common names: Bhangra / Maka (Hindi) · False Daisy (English) · Kesharaja / Markava (Sanskrit)
Named after the black bee — bhringa — for the deep, lustrous black it lends to hair, Bhringraj appears in classical texts as Kesharaja: the king of hair. Its small white daisy flowers belie a wide-ranging Rasayana used from the Charaka Samhita to modern clinical practice.
Rasa (Taste)Katu, Tikta — Pungent, Bitter
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Rooksha
Virya (Potency)Ushna — Warming
Vipaka (Post-digestive)Katu — Pungent
Dosha EffectPacifies Kapha & Vata
Part UsedWhole plant, leaf juice
Key Benefits
Kesharanjana — Hair Care
Nourishes the scalp, supports natural pigmentation and reduces excess shedding.
Liver Support
Yakritottejaka — a classical hepato-protective, used in jaundice and sluggish liver.
Medhya Rasayana
Calms the mind, supports memory and restful sleep — Ayurveda's nervine tonic.
Skin & Rasayana
A Rasayana that tones the skin, supports healing and gentle daily rejuvenation.
Application in Ayurveda
One herb — hair, liver, mind, and skin.
Bhringraj is mentioned across the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Bhavaprakasha Nighantu — recommended singly and within hundreds of compound formulations across four principal systems of Ayurvedic care.
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Hair & Scalp
Kesharanjana (hair-darkening) and Keshya (hair-tonic). The signature herb of Neelibhringadi Taila and countless classical hair oils.
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Liver & Digestion
Yakritottejaka (hepato-stimulant) and Deepana. Featured in classical formulations for Kamala (jaundice), fatty liver and sluggish digestion.
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Mind & Sleep
Medhya Rasayana (nervine tonic — memory and intellect). Calms an overactive mind; supports deep, restful sleep and long-term vitality.
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Skin & External Use
Vrana-ropana (wound-healing) and Kushtaghna (skin-supporting). Used in oils, lepas and pastes for scalp and skin health.
Ayurveda Pharmacy
Bhringraj, in three authentic forms.
Formulated and dispensed by Chakrapani Ayurveda — available at chakrapaniayurveda.com.
Herbal supplement · 90 capsules
Bhringraj Capsule
Standardised Bhringraj (Eclipta alba) in easy-to-take capsules — a daily Rasayana that supports hair, liver and mind.
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Single herb powder · 200 g
Bhringraj — Eclipta alba
Pure Eclipta alba powder — traditionally used internally as a Medhya Rasayana, and externally in scalp packs, lepas and hair masks.
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About Chakrapani Ayurveda
25 years of excellence in the field of Ayurveda.
Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center, based in Jaipur, India, is a working Ayurvedic hospital, traditional pharmacy and international training institute. Patients from over sixty countries have consulted our Vaidyas for Panchakarma therapy, classical formulations and authentic Ayurvedic care — including remedies built around Bhringraj.
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Share your concern in a short message. A qualified Vaidya from Chakrapani Ayurveda will respond with personalised guidance — herb suitability, preparation, dosage and lifestyle suggestions for your constitution.
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Recommendations based on your prakriti and current state.
Herb Suitability
Whether Bhringraj — and in what form — is right for you.
Doctor Guidance
Direct response from a practising Ayurvedic physician.
Doctor-Led Personalisation
One herb. Many forms. The right choice is personal.
Ayurveda is not a one-size remedy. A short conversation with a Vaidya ensures Bhringraj reaches you in the form, dose and combination that best supports your constitution.
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Determine the right dosage
Based on your age, agni and current condition.
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Suggest the appropriate form
Oil, powder, asava, ghrita — each has its place.
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Guide your purchase
An honest recommendation, never a hard sell.
For Practitioners
Clinical detail, sourcing and the modern evidence base.
A working summary for Vaidyas and integrative practitioners — covering effect on Agni and dhatus, practical dosage, quality control and links to the modern research literature.
Effect on Agni & Dhatu
Deepana-Pachana without aggravating Pitta in moderate doses. Primarily acts on Rakta and Majja dhatu; Ushna-Tikshna qualities make it Yakritottejaka (hepato-stimulant) and Medhya (nervine tonic).
Dosage & Forms
Swarasa (fresh juice): 10–20 ml. Churna (powder): 3–6 g/day with honey or warm water. Kwatha: 40–80 ml. External: Neelibhringadi Taila for scalp; leaf paste for lepa. Titrate to Agni and condition.
Quality Control & Sourcing
Whole plant sourced from authenticated Eclipta alba, identity-tested by macro- and microscopy. Batches screened for heavy metals, pesticide residues and microbial load — under GMP-certified Ayurvedic pharmacy standards.
Evidence-Based Information
Wedelolactone and ecliptasaponins show documented hepatoprotective, hair-growth-supportive and anti-inflammatory activity in modern literature.
Frequently Asked
Common questions, answered.
How long does it take to see results on hair?+
Regular scalp massage with Bhringraj oil often shows visible softness and reduced shedding within 4–6 weeks. Deeper Kesharanjana effects (strength, pigmentation, density) build with 3–6 months of consistent use under guidance.
Can I stop my regular medication?+
Yes — once you experience consistent benefit and your symptoms have settled, your regular medication can often be tapered and stopped. This should be done in consultation with your treating doctor or Vaidya, not abruptly on your own.
Is Bhringraj safe for children?+
Yes. Bhringraj oil is used topically in paediatric Ayurveda for scalp care from an early age. Internal use should be at age-appropriate doses under a Vaidya's guidance.
Can I take it long-term?+
Yes — Bhringraj is a classical Rasayana meant for sustained use. Both internal (as churna, asava) and external (as oil) forms are largely safe for long-term use at classical doses. A practitioner can guide you on the most suitable form and duration.
Panchakarma
The deeper work of healing.
Panchakarma is Ayurveda's classical five-action cleansing and rejuvenation therapy — undertaken under medical supervision over a period of days or weeks. Chakrapani Ayurveda offers Panchakarma as a residential, doctor-led programme for patients seeking deeper, structural healing — including Shiro-abhyanga and Shirodhara with Bhringraj-based oils.
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Medically reviewed and written by qualified Ayurvedic practitioners at Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center, Jaipur — practising classical Ayurveda since 1995.