Bhringaraj or maaka or Eclipta alba is an Ayurvedic herb found throughout India and the South-western U.S. Its name means “ruler of the hair” and so is considered to be the best Ayurvedic remedy for hair loss, premature greying and is also said to help make hair dark, dense and lustrous. Bhringaraj has also been used in Traditional Ayurveda as a rejuvenative tonic for the liver, for various skin conditions and as a tonic for the mind. Bhringaraj Powder can be mixed in water with herbs like Henna, Amla, Shikakai, Tulsi and applied on hair in paste form. These herbs can also be incorporated into a coconut oil infusion and used as a conditioning oil treatment, which supports shiny and smooth hairs and keeping away hair ailments. Recommendation is also there to take Organic Bhringaraj Powder orally as a daily tonic at 1 Teaspoon; add to smoothies or herbal teas. Regular intake of Eclipta alba promotes as Rejuvenating tonic for Teeth, Hair and Liver. Bhringaraj supports as natural bile secretion regulator and prevention of Liver cell damage. Ayurveda mentions Eclipta alba usefulness in skin care internally and externally. Internally Bhringaraj improves blood flow to skin and purifies it, so useful in various skin ailments. Externally Bhringaraj Powder when applied as paste in rose water or neem juice is useful in eczema, wound healing.

Make a paste of Bhringaraj Powder using the required quantity of Powder for your hair by adding little water, mixing it well. Gently massage the paste on scalp by rotating the fingertips, wait 30-45 minutes & then Wash thoroughly with water. Infusing Bhringaraj Powder in an oil such as coconut or sesame oil and massaging the oil onto the scalp may help in hair loss and re-growth of hairs.