Bhringraj / Bhangra (भृंगराज / भांगरा) is available as dried Natural whole herb or Powder in 100g, 200g, 400g and 900g packs. It is a raw ingredient for traditional preparations, commonly associated with hair care; choose the form and weight before adding it to your cart.

Know the herb you are buying

The accepted botanical name is Eclipta prostrata (L.) L.; Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. is a synonym. This listing uses whole-plant material, not only leaves. Natural material can contain stems and other dried plant pieces. The product photographs show Natural herb, not powder.

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Traditional context

Kew's Medicinal Plant Names Services maps the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia's Bhrngaraja entry, recorded as Eclipta alba, to Eclipta prostrata and whole plant. That reference establishes a traditional identity and part; it does not certify the retail lot or promise a treatment result. The herb is associated with traditional hair-care preparations, not guaranteed hair growth.

Names recorded in botanical references

Regional spellings vary. Match the botanical name and plant part rather than relying on a common name alone.

Care and storage

For external preparations, test a small area first, avoid eye contact and stop if irritation occurs. Internal or medicinal use requires intended-use and grade checks plus qualified advice. Store sealed in a cool, dry place; use a clean, dry utensil and follow the printed best-before date.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bhringraj, and is Bhangra the same herb?

In this listing, Bhringraj or Bhangra refers to Eclipta prostrata (L.) L., also recorded under the synonym Eclipta alba. Common names alone cannot authenticate a plant; check the botanical identity and plant part rather than substituting another herb with a similar name.

Should I choose Natural or Powder?

Natural is dried whole-herb material with stems and other plant pieces. Powder is the milled form and is easier to incorporate into a preparation. Neither option is fresh leaves, bottled oil or a ready-made hair mask. The photos show Natural herb; powder appearance differs.

How can Bhringraj powder be used for hair care?

It is used as an ingredient in traditional hair-care preparations. Follow suitable preparation instructions and check the pack label; raw powder does not come with one universal mixing ratio or application time. Try a small skin test before broader use, avoid eye contact and stop if irritation occurs.

Does this product guarantee hair growth or cure scalp problems?

No. Traditional hair-care use does not establish a guaranteed hair-growth, anti-greying, dandruff-cure or disease-treatment result. Persistent hair loss or scalp symptoms need appropriate professional advice.

Can I eat Bhringraj powder or use it to make medicinal oil?

Do not infer an edible grade, dose or medicinal recipe from the herb name. Check intended use and grade on the pack and consult a qualified practitioner before internal or medicinal use. This listing is raw herb, not a finished ingestible medicine or prepared oil.

Which pack size should I order?

Choose Natural or Powder, then select 100g, 200g, 400g or 900g. A smaller pack suits a first purchase; larger packs suit a known recurring requirement. The selected variant shows its current price and availability.

How should I store the herb, and what should I check on arrival?

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture; use a clean, dry utensil. Check the selected form, net weight and pack label on arrival. Follow the printed best-before date and contact the store about unexpected dampness, damage or a mismatch.

Before you order

Read our raw herb buying guide for choosing a form, pack size and storage. Browse all herbs or contact Jadibuti Store if you need help with the selected product.

Related hair-care ingredients

Explore Shikakai pods and powder as a separate ingredient. It is not included with this product and is not a substitute for Bhringraj.

Videos about Bhringraj

Existing videos discuss traditional use. They are general educational material, not product-lot certification or personalized medical advice.

Ayurved Shala: Bhangra

Jadibuti Store: Bhringraj

Identity references

• Kew Plants of the World Online: Eclipta prostrata
• Kew MPNS: Bhrngaraja pharmacopoeial identity and plant part
• IISc India Flora: regional names