Bringraj/False daisy: Plant description and its Health benefts

                                                        Bringraj/  False daisy

Bringraj is usually known as false daisy, is a type of plant in the sunflower family. This plant has tube shaped, grayish roots. The  bloom heads are 6–8 mm (0.24–0.31 in) in distance across, with white flower. This species are generally in tropical zones around the world. It is generally appropriated all countries through India, China, Thailand, and Brazil. The plant naturally used in Ayurveda. It is biting, hot, sharp, dry in taste.

Botanical name: Eclipta prostrata

Family : Asteraceae

Plant height :10-12"

Leaf Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Yellow, red, white and blue

Bloom time: whole year

Temperature: 10-35 °C

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well drained soil

Advantage: Easy to growth

Health Benefit:

• The important property of Bhringraj is its ability to rejuvenate hair and thus used as a herb in hair care. The herbal oil made from Bhringraj treats early graying of hair, baldness and promotes deep sleep.
• It is also used in treating teeth, bones, eyes, ears, memory related ailments and also skin diseases.
• The powdered root is used in treating hepatitis and enlarged spleen.
• The herbal oil relieves headache and burning urine sensation.
• It metabolizes kidney and liver functioning.
• It has excellent properties to treat gynecological problems. It prevents miscarriages, relieve post-delivery uterine pain and reduces uterine bleeding.
• Bhringraj treats piles, urinary tract infections and kills intestinal worms in infants.
• It has anti-ageing properties which helps in improving skin complexion and rejuvenates body.
• Bhringraj extract or syrup acts as a general tonic in cases of debility which improves strength, immunity and fertility.