Bhringaraja (False Daisy)
Bhringaraja
A premier kesya (hair) and liver rasayana, kapha-vata reducing and mildly heating. Used for hair fall and greying, liver and spleen disorders, and as a rejuvenator of the head.
reduces Vataneutral for Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): pungent, bitter
- Virya (energy): heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive): pungent
- Guna (qualities): light, dry
Traditionally used for
- hair fall and premature greying
- liver disorders
- enlarged spleen
- skin diseases
Contraindications & cautions
- marked cold or chills
- high vata dryness in excess
Possible interactions
- none well documented
Evidence notes
Traditional hepatoprotective and hair tonic; hepatoprotective and hair-growth effects reported in animal studies.
Regulatory notes
Widely used in hair oils and liver formulations.
Classical sources
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Guduchyadi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.