Bhringraj Powder

In practice

• As an aqueous macerate (or infusion), incorporated into the aqueous phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, it is the ideal active ingredient for making:

  • An anti-ageing face cream

  • A soothing body lotion

  • A detoxifying cream for skin problems

  • A soothing lip balm

• As an macerated oil, incorporated into the oily phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, it is ideal for making:

  • A soothing face cream

• As a paste, mask or poultice: mix with other natural powders and hot water to achieve the desired consistency.

• As an aqueous macerate (or infusion) : add as an aqueous phase to your hair or skin blends.

• As an macerated oil: use as an oily phase in your hair or skin blends.

Culture

Foraged

Quality

100% pure and natural, cosmetic quality

Production process

The plant is harvested by hand, air-dried and ground to a powder.

Part of the plant used

Whole plant

Botanical name

Eclipta alba

Botanical family

Asteraceae

Benefits and properties

• Anti-ageing

• Soothing

• Hair fortifier

• Restorative

Country of origin

India

Other name

Maka powder

INCI name

Eclipta prostrata powder

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: fine powder

• Colour: dark green-brown

• Odour: slightly spiced, bitter, characteristic

• Virya: refreshing

Composition

• Iron, manganese, copper

• Lactones

Storage

Store away from air, moisture and light. Close the container tightly after each use.

Precautions

• Powdery and irritating product; do not use near a source of ventilation.

• It is recommended that you use a mask and goggles when handling the powder.

• Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• This powder is very active, so we recommend that you always do a test in the crease of the elbow 24 hours before application.

• If you feel a tingling sensation or heat, stop application immediately and rinse off with clean water.

• Do not use in the event of severe chills.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

Supplier documents

'The Divinity of Plants - An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine'

Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad

Characterisation of bhringaraj and guduchi herb by ICP-MS analysis, optical absorption, infrared and EPR spectroscopic methods. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2008; 1;71(1):31-8

Reddy SL, Fayazuddin M, Reddy NC, Ahmad A, Reddy GS, Rao PS, Reddy BJ, Frost RL.

Development and evaluation of polyherbal formulation for hair growth-promoting activity. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2007; 6(2):108-12.

Roy RK, Thakur M, Dixit VK.