Maha Bhringraj Herbal Hair Oil: Benefits, Uses, Ingredients & More

The famous herb Bhringraj is also known as Epistle prostrate or Epistle alba, is well-known for its benefits and usage in hair growth. Bhringraj oil is used as various natural remedies in Ayurveda (the traditional Indian system of medicine) for balancing the doshas (body humours). Maha Bhringraj herbal hair oil is commonly used to reduce premature greying and hair loss, promote hair growth, shine, and improve smoothness and strength. Ayurvedic practitioners also recommend consuming Bhringraj oil orally to treat heart, respiratory disease, neurological and liver disorders.

Bhringraj, which is referred to as the 'False Daisy,' is a traditional wonder herb that has been used for hundreds of years to create long, silky and strong hair. It is a creeping herb that can grow up to 3 meters high, has a long stem and white flowers that are solitary, winged, and is 6 to 8 mm in diameter. The bhringraj plant has stalkless lance-shaped leaves arranged in opposite directions and distinctly grey colour roots that are cylindrical.

The nutritional benefits of Bhringraj oil are extensive; it is rich in iron, vitamin E, magnesium, polypeptides, steroids, calcium, and vitamin D. The plant grows mainly in the humid countries of India, China, Nepal, Thailand, and Brazil.

Uses and Benefits of Maha Bhringraj Herbal Hair Oil

Research shows that Bhringraj oil can aid hair growth, soothe dandruff, improve scalp health, and many other benefits. Now let's examine the following benefits of Bhringraj oil for your hair:

1. Provides relief from Dandruff and Dry scalp
Due to Bhringraj oil's density and higher specific gravity, it can penetrate deep into the scalp and effectively treat dryness. It can be heated and applied to the hair to treat dandruff. This herbal hair oil also relieves the itchiness and greasiness caused by dandruff.

2. Treats baldness and promotes hair growth
Regular massages with Bhringraj oil improve blood circulation. When the nutrients in the oil reach the roots of the hair, they strengthen the hair follicles and prevent hair loss or baldness. These nutrients present in the oil contribute to the growth of the hair.

3. Prevents hair loss
Natural therapy for hair loss is Bhringraj oil that features a soothing fragrance too. When you massage your scalp and hair with Bhringraj oil, it relaxes the mind and prevents stress-induced hair loss.

4. Enhances hair growth
If you massage your hair with Bhringraj oil, you will have better blood flow. It is known that the oil causes vasodilation, which allows blood vessels to dilate, improving blood flow to the hair roots, and thus promoting hair growth.

5. Prevents hair from greying 
Black dye is extracted from Bhringraj leaves, which is used to dye the hair. A combination of Bhringraj oil, henna and amla prevents greying hair.

6. Adds shine to hair
Bhringraj oil is a rich source of nutrients that deeply nourish the hair and give it a natural shine. It has been proven that the secret to Indians' luscious, shiny hair lies in a traditional Ayurvedic recipe containing powerful herbs as Bhringraj and Amla extracted in pure sesame oil.

7. Repairs hair damage
If your hair is dry, brittle, and loses volume quickly, it means you are suffering from hair damage. Many factors can cause hair damage, including using heat styling products excessively, being exposed to the sun, or using the wrong products. The use of herbal hair oil such as Bhringraj hair oil enriched with Bhringraj herb has been clinically proven to increase natural hair volume by five times and tear strength by six times.

8. Cure scalp infections
Maha bhringraj herbal oil has antibacterial properties, which makes it an ideal choice for treating scalp infections. It has been claimed that this herbal hair oil is effective against various types of follicle infection, psoriasis, bacterial infection, and tinea infection. Regular use of Bhringraj oil will reduce inflammation of hair follicles and scalp tenderness, and hair growth will be enhanced.

How is Maha Bhringraj Oil made?

Bhringraj oil can be obtained by using specific quantities of the ingredients listed below:

Herbal Juice

Bhringraj juice (2560 grams), Amla juice (640 grams), and Brahmi juice (640 grams) together are used to prepare this mixture.

Base Oil

The base oil is formulated with 1280 grams of sesame/til oil.

Herbs for Paste

To make the perfect paste, 10 grams of each of the following herbs are used:

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula).

Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)

Amla (Emblica officinalis)

Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia)

Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia)

Red Sandalwood/Chandan (Pterocarpus santalinus)

Padmaks (Prunus cerasoides)

Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus)

Kachur (Curcuma zedoaria)

Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa)

Anantamul (Hemidesmus indicus)

Mehndi (Lawsonia inermis)

Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi)

Priyangu (Callicarpa macrophylla)

Kuth (Saussurea lappa)

Mandur

Procedure

1. Extract the juices of the herbs and set them aside.
2. Purify or clean the sesame oil.
3. Make a paste (Kalka) of the herbs by mixing them with water or cow's milk.
4. Mix all the ingredients, including juices, oil, and paste, together in a bowl.
5. Place the vessel over the flame and stir until the herbs are combined, leaving only the oil behind.
6. Put it off the flame and let it soak and cool for a few days.
7. Store it in a glass container, and your bhringraj oil is ready to use.

DIY with Bhringraj

Bhringraj Powder 

a. Take ½-1 teaspoon of Bhringraj powder.

b. Mix it with coconut oil and massage it on the scalp.

c. Leave it on for 1-2 hours and wash with any herbal shampoo.

d. Repeat this three times a week to reduce hair fall and increase hair thickness.

Bhringraj Leaves’ Paste 

a. Take a handful of bhringraj leaves/powder or as required.

b. Prepare a paste and take ½ - 1 teaspoon of it.

c. Apply it evenly on the scalp and leave it for 5-8 hours.

d. Wash it off thoroughly with tap water.

e. Apply this remedy 2-3 times a week to combat baldness.

Bhringraj Oil 

a. Take a handful of fresh Bhringraj leaves.

b. Chop them and add them to a cup of coconut oil.

c. Heat the mixture for five minutes.

d. Cool the oil, strain it, and store it in a bottle.

e. You can also use Bhringraj powder (3 teaspoons) instead of the leaves to make this oil at home.

f. This oil can help you repair damaged hair and makes hair shiny.

How to apply Bhringraj oil for best results?

The Maha Bhringraj herbal hair oil is well known for stimulating hair growth on the scalp. Warm the oil a little, apply it evenly on your hair and scalp, keep it overnight and then wash it off the following day. Initially, to seek results apply it twice a week. Once the effects of the oil are seen, usage of oil can be reduced to once a week. It contains a range of natural ingredients that makes it undoubtedly one of the best oils for hair growth.

Conclusion

Bhringraj, also called Eclipta Alba, promotes hair growth, reduces greying and balding, and darkens the colour of the hair. Regularly applying Maha Bhringraj herbal oil to the hair makes it lustrous and helps to maintain optimal hair health. When applied in combination, other hair-friendly Ayurvedic herbs such as Amla, Henna, Reetha, and Shikakai present in the oil maximize its effects on hair problems.