{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "This Overlooked Wild Plant Could Stop Hair Fall and Premature Greying, Says Ayurveda",
  "summary": "A weed-like plant called ghamra, known in Ayurveda as bhringraj, grows wild along farm edges and drains and is being used as a traditional remedy for hair fall, premature greying and dandruff when applied regularly as an oil.",
  "content": "A common plant found growing along farm edges, drains and empty fields across rural India may hold the answer to nagging hair problems that expensive products often fail to fix. Known in everyday language as ghamra, this plant is called bhringraj in Ayurveda, and is also referred to as keshav raj. Because most people don't recognise it, they mistake it for a useless weed and pull it out, even though it has been used in traditional medicine for generations.\n\nA medicinal plant many mistake for a weed\nDr Smita Srivastava, an Ayush doctor practising in Raebareli district, says bhringraj is far from an ordinary plant. It has long been part of traditional Ayurvedic treatment, but due to lack of awareness, people growing up around fields often fail to recognise its value and end up destroying it without a second thought.\n\nThe nutrients packed inside bhringraj\nAccording to Dr Srivastava, bhringraj contains iron, calcium, magnesium, flavonoids and alkaloids. These elements are beneficial not just for liver health but also for hair. It is this nutrient profile that makes bhringraj oil an effective natural remedy in Ayurvedic hair care.\n\nWhat bhringraj oil does for your hair\nApplying bhringraj oil regularly offers several benefits. It helps prevent premature greying and boosts hair growth. It also works to stop hair fall and helps get rid of dandruff. Dr Srivastava says bhringraj oil can start reducing hair fall within 2 to 4 weeks of use, though it needs to be applied regularly for at least 3 months to see its full benefit.\n\nHow to prepare bhringraj oil at home\nDr Srivastava explains that making bhringraj oil at home is simple. Heat mustard oil or coconut oil in a large vessel, then add bhringraj leaves or bhringraj powder to the hot oil. Keep cooking the mixture until the oil turns green in colour. Once it changes colour, let the oil sit in the same vessel so the plant can fully release its nutrients into it. When bhringraj has released all its properties into the oil, warm it slightly and apply it to the scalp and hair in the evening. Leave it on overnight and wash it off the next morning. Dr Srivastava says following this routine consistently brings noticeable benefits to hair health.\n\nWhat this means for you\nIf you struggle with hair fall, premature greying or dandruff, this low-cost home remedy could be worth trying.\n\n• For everyday readers: Regular use of bhringraj oil can start reducing hair fall within 2 to 4 weeks, but it needs to be applied consistently for at least 3 months for full results.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. What is bhringraj called in everyday language?\nIt is commonly called ghamra, while in Ayurveda it is known as bhringraj or keshav raj.\n\n2. How long does bhringraj oil take to reduce hair fall?\nAccording to Dr Smita Srivastava, it starts showing results within 2 to 4 weeks.\n\n3. How long should bhringraj oil be used for full benefit?\nIt should be used regularly for at least 3 months to see its full benefit.\n\n4. How can bhringraj oil be made at home?\nBhringraj leaves or powder are added to heated mustard or coconut oil and cooked until the oil turns green, then left to sit so the plant releases its properties into the oil.\n\n5. What nutrients does bhringraj contain?\nIt contains iron, calcium, magnesium, flavonoids and alkaloids.\n\n6. When should bhringraj oil be applied and washed off?\nIt should be applied to the hair in the evening and washed off the next morning.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/health/bhringraj-nama-ka-yaha-bhula-bisara-paudha-balon-ka-jharana-aura-sapheda-hona-donon-roka-sakata-hai-7699",
  "category": "Health",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-14",
  "tags": [
    "Bhringraj",
    "Hair Fall",
    "Premature Greying",
    "Ayurvedic Oil",
    "Keshav Raj",
    "Ghamra",
    "Hair Care",
    "Ayurveda"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}