Bhringraj
$30.95
What This Product Does
- Protects your liver and helps it work more efficiently*
- Promotes healthier, stronger hair growth and may help with premature graying*
- Supports your body's natural detoxification processes*
How to Use
Take 1 capsule twice daily with meals.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Eclipta alba extract (Whole plant)
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent) |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna (Heating) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha Action | Pacifies Kapha and Vata; neutral to mildly increasing Pitta |
Science & Research
Standardized Eclipta alba extract, designated Kesharaja ('ruler of hair') in classical texts and recognized as one of Ayurveda's premier hepatoprotectives. The wedelolactone and eclalbatin content demonstrates significant hepatocyte regeneration capacity through enhancement of hepatic antioxidant enzyme systems (SOD, catalase, GPx). Pharmacological evaluation reveals dose-dependent reduction in serum transaminases (ALT/AST) and bilirubin in toxin-challenged models. Additionally, Eclipta alba promotes melanocyte proliferation and anagen phase extension in hair follicle cycling, providing a mechanistic basis for its traditional use in premature graying and alopecia.
Clinical Key Functions
- Melanocyte proliferation and melanin biosynthesis promotion*
- Anagen phase prolongation in hair follicle cycling*
- Choleretic activity supporting healthy bile flow*
Selected Research
- Thirumalai T, et al. Hepatoprotective effect of Eclipta alba on paracetamol induced liver damage. J Med Plant Res. 2011;5(10):1879-1884.
- Chaudhary H, et al. Evaluation of hair growth promoting activity of Eclipta alba. Int J PharmTech Res. 2009;1(4):1381-1389.
- Saxena AK, et al. Hepatoprotective effects of Eclipta alba on subcellular levels in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 1993;40(3):155-161.
- Roy RK, et al. An evaluation of the activity of Eclipta alba in hair growth. J Herb Pharmacother. 2008;7(3-4):177-186.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Bhringraj (Eclipta alba) holds the title Kesharaja ('ruler of hair') in classical pharmacology and is classified among the Keshya (hair-promoting) and Yakrit Uttejaka (liver-stimulating) dravyas. In Ayurvedic theory, hair health (Kesha) is a Mala (waste product) of Asthi Dhatu (bone tissue), meaning hair quality directly reflects the metabolic integrity of deeper tissues. Simultaneously, Bhringraj's profound Yakrit Shodhana (liver-purifying) action addresses Ranjaka Pitta — the sub-dosha seated in the liver responsible for blood formation and pigmentation. The dual action on Kesha and Yakrit reflects the Ayurvedic understanding that surface manifestations (hair loss, graying) signal deeper metabolic dysfunction requiring systemic treatment.
Classical Text References
- Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Guduchyadi Varga — classification of Bhringraj as Keshya (hair-promoting) and Yakrit Uttejak (hepatostimulant)
- Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 7 (Kushtha Chikitsa) — treatment of skin and hair disorders through Rakta Shodhana (blood purification)
- Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 46 — description of Kesha as Asthi Dhatu Mala and its relationship to bone tissue metabolism