Benefits of Bhringraj: You must have seen a grass-like herb many times in the villages and fields of the Vindhya region, which people often uproot considering it useless. But this grass Bhringraj, which is called Ghamira here, is such a storehouse of medicinal properties that after knowing it, you will not make the mistake of throwing it away again.
By now you must have heard the name of Bhringraj mostly for hair. It is also true that it is considered a boon in Ayurveda for long, thick and black hair. But the real surprising thing is that Bhringraj is not limited to just hair. It is considered effective in skin, stomach, obesity, stress, piles, arthritis and even respiratory problems.
Dr. Arvind Tripathi, posted at Rewa Ayurveda Hospital, says that Bhringraj is easily found in the fields, banks of ponds and ridges in the Vindhya region. Its specialty is that every part of it, leaf, flower, stem and root is medicinal. This is the reason why it is repeatedly mentioned in ancient Ayurveda texts and today modern medicine is also researching its properties.
Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties are found in Bhringraj. This is why it strengthens the body from within.
Bhringraj is no less than a panacea for hair. Its oil is considered very beneficial in the problem of dandruff, falling hair, premature graying and baldness. Cooking Bhringraj leaves in coconut oil and applying it on the roots provides nourishment to the hair.
For skin, Bhringraj helps in restoring the glow to the face. Face pack made from its powder is helpful in reducing blemishes and swelling.
Talking about stomach and digestion, Bhringraj provides relief in problems like gas, indigestion and allergies. Its tea strengthens the digestive fire.
Not only this, it also helps in reducing stress and anxiety, because it balances cortisol hormone in the body. Its decoction and paste are also used in piles, arthritis and respiratory problems. Overall, this simple looking grass growing in the fields of Vindhya is actually a mobile Ayurvedic medicine, you just need to recognize it.
