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Bhringaraj

Scientific Name:
Eclipta prostrata

Eclipta grows abundantly in the tropics and is used with success in Ayurvedic medicine.Bhringaraj was used by Hindus in their Shradh, the ceremony for paying respect to a recently deceased person. This plant is one of the Hindu’s “Ten Auspicious Flowers” and is sometimes called, “the king of hair.”

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  • Least Concern
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Origin

Native

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Habitat

Herb

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Flowering

Yes

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Fruiting

Yes

Highlights:
  • Medicinal Medicinal

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