How To Use Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

Learn how to use this Ayurvedic herb and reap its maximum benefits to revitalize your mane.

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Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

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If you are unaware of the benefits of bhringaraj oil for hair growth, we can help you learn more about this excellent remedy. Bhringraj is a well-known Ayurvedic herb, and its oil has amazing properties. According to anecdotal reports, it may help decrease hair loss, encourage hair growth, and keep hair black. This article looks at how bhringraj oil (also known as false daisy oil) can help increase hair development. Scroll down.

protip_icon Know Your Ingredient: Bhringraj Oil

What Is It?
A dark green oil extracted from bhringraj that has a mild odor.

What Are Its Benefits?
It may treat bacterial scalp infections, boost hair growth, and prevent premature graying of hair.

Who Can Use It?
Anyone can use this oil, especially people experiencing stress-related hair loss.

How Often?
You can use it twice or thrice a week.

Caution
Avoid using bhringraj if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It may cause redness, swelling, or itching in some people.

Can False Daisy Promote Hair Growth? Benefits Of Bhringraj For Hair

False daisy is one of the best restorative herbs for hair growth. It is considered very good for hair for the following reasons:

  • It is anti-inflammatory (1). These properties may help reduce and soothe scalp itchiness, bruises, and burns.
  • It has antimicrobial properties, which help prevent bacterial and fungal infections in the scalp. It also has antioxidant properties (1).
  • It helps stimulate hair growth and is often used in Ayurveda for the same. It also prevents premature graying of hair and keeps it dark (1).
  • According to a study, false daisy extracts showed potential as hair growth promoters (2).
  • Research says that it can also be used to rejuvenate hair and is used in hair tonics (3). It can also be used to reduce and prevent dandruff.
  • It is also used to maintain long hair, which suggests that it keeps hair in the anagen phase for a longer period (3), (4).
  • Another study showed that false daisy promoted hair growth in mice 50% faster (5).

It is evident now that bhringraj oil is great for your hair health. But what good is knowing that if you do not know how to prepare the oil at home? Let us learn how to do it in the next section.

How To Make Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth At Home

You Will Need

  • ½ cup bhringraj leaves
  • 1 cup sesame oil

How To Prepare

  1. Wash the bhringraj leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities.
  2. Chop them roughly and lay them on a clean towel.
  3. Allow them to air-dry completely. This could take a couple of days.
  4. Add the oil and dried leaves to a steel vessel and heat them on a low flame for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Turn off the flame and let the oil cool down.
  6. Strain the oil and store it in an airtight glass container.

If you are wondering how to use this oil for healthy hair, scroll down to the next section for some inspiration.

How To Use Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

1. Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

Young woman applying bhringraj oil for hair growth
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Bhringraj oil is often used to promote hair growth. Owing to its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it also helps improve hair and scalp health.

You Will Need

2 tablespoons bhringraj oil

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

45 minutes

Method

  1. Heat this herbal oil for about 30 seconds until it is warm.
  2. Apply it to your scalp and massage gently in circular motions for 15 minutes.
  3. Leave the oil on for an additional 30 minutes.
  4. Wash with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and let your hair air-dry.

How Often?

Use 2-3 times a week for hair strengthening and hair regrowth.

protip_icon Quick Tip
You can add a couple of drops of an essential oil to bhringraj oil to boost hair growth. Essential oils like rosemary, cedarwood, lavender, and thyme oil may stimulate hair growth and add a pleasant fragrance to your tresses (6).

2. Sesame Oil And Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

Woman applying sesame and bhringraj oil for hair growth
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Sesame oil is highly beneficial for the hair and scalp. It can help prevent hair loss due to its antioxidant properties. It also reduces lipid peroxidation (7). When applied to the scalp regularly, sesame oil is known to reduce hair loss and maintain long hair (7). It also has antifungal and antiviral properties that help prevent scalp infections.

You Will Need

  • 1 tablespoon bhringraj oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

45 minutes

Method

  1. Combine the oils to get an oil blend.
  2. Heat the bhringraj-sesame oil blend for about 30 seconds until it is warm.
  3. Apply the oil to your scalp and massage gently in circular motions for hair follicle stimulation.
  4. After massaging for about 15 minutes, leave the oil on for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Wash with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and let your hair air-dry.

How Often?

Use 2-3 times a week to promote hair thickness and maintain scalp health.

3. Amla And Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

Amla and bhringraj oil for hair growth
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The Indian gooseberry is often used in hair tonics. It can stimulate hair growth. Research shows that it can also enhance hair’s natural pigmentation (8). Amla also can help prevent scurvy as it has a high vitamin C content.

You Will Need

  • 1 tablespoon amla powder
  • 2 tablespoons bhringraj oil

Prep Time

15 minutes

Treatment Time

45 minutes

Method

  1. Heat the oil and powder in a pan until the oil starts to change color.
  2. Once the powder has turned dark brown, turn off the heat.
  3. Let the oil cool.
  4. Strain the oil and collect it in a bowl.
  5. Apply the oil to your scalp and massage gently in circular motions for 15 minutes.
  6. Leave the oil on for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Wash with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and follow up with a hair serum.

How Often?

Use 2-3 times a week for hair nourishment and growth.

4. Coconut Oil And Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

Young woman applying coconut and bhringraj oil for hair growth
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Research shows that coconut oil can penetrate the hair shaft, nourishing it from within (9). The study also shows that it can reduce protein loss and hair damage and protect hair from UV rays.

You Will Need

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon bhringraj oil

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

45 minutes

Method

  1. Combine the oils to get an oil blend.
  2. Heat the bhringraj-coconut oil blend for about 30 seconds until it is warm.
  3. Apply the oil onto your scalp and massage gently in circular motions.
  4. After massaging for about 15 minutes, leave the oil on for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Wash with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and let your hair air-dry.

How Often?

Use 2-3 times a week for healthy hair shine.

A blogger explained how they used both coconut oil and bhringraj on their hair. After preparing and applying the paste, they wrote, “My hairs definitely feel stronger and hair fall reduced but most importantly I feel better (i).”

5. Castor Oil And Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

Castor oil may help protect the hair from split ends, hair damage, hair loss, and balding (10). This hair growth oil may also reduce dandruff and condition the hair.

You Will Need

  • 1 tablespoon castor oil
  • 1 tablespoon bhringraj oil

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

45 minutes

Method

  1. To use bhringraj oil for hair regrowth, combine the oils to get an oil blend.
  2. Heat the bhringraj-castor oil blend for about 30 seconds until it is warm.
  3. Apply the oil to your scalp and massage gently in circular motions.
  4. After massaging for about 15 minutes, leave the oil on for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Wash with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and let your hair air-dry.

How Often?

Use 2-3 times a week for hair volumizing and other benefits.

6. Hibiscus And Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

Hibiscus and bhringraj oil for hair growth
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Hibiscus, like false daisy, promotes hair growth (11). As it is antimicrobial, it is often used to treat scalp issues like dandruff. It can be used to prevent premature graying of hair.

You Will Need

  • 10-15 crushed hibiscus leaves and petals
  • 2 tablespoons bhringraj oil

Prep Time

10 minutes

Treatment Time

45 minutes

Method

  1. Heat the oil and the crushed hibiscus in a pan until the oil starts to change color.
  2. Once the hibiscus has turned dark brown, turn off the heat.
  3. Let the oil cool.
  4. Strain the oil and collect it in a bowl.
  5. Apply the oil to your scalp and massage gently in circular motions.
  6. After massaging for about 15 minutes, leave the oil on for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Wash with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and let your hair air-dry.

How Often?

Use 2-3 times a week for improved hair texture and other benefits.

7. Shikakai And Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

Shikakai helps maintain the pH level of hair (12). It also helps nourish and condition hair as it retains hair’s natural oils. It is also rich in hair vitamins like vitamin C that help reduce hair loss.

You Will Need

  • 1 tablespoon shikakai powder
  • 2 tablespoons bhringraj oil

Prep Time

15 minutes

Treatment Time

45 minutes

Method

  1. Heat the oil and shikakai powder in a pan until the oil starts to change color.
  2. Once the powder has turned dark brown, turn the heat off.
  3. Let the oil cool.
  4. Strain the oil and collect it in a bowl.
  5. Apply the hair conditioning oil to your scalp and massage gently in circular motions.
  6. After massaging for about 15 minutes, leave the oil on for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Wash with a mild sulfate-free shampoo and let your hair air-dry.

How Often?

2-3 times a week.


protip_icon Quick Tip
If you have dry hair, mix a tablespoon of bhringraj oil with a tablespoon of honey and yogurt each instead of using shikakai. Apply this mask to your hair and leave it on for 45 minutes to an hour to moisturize and replenish your dry hair.

Infographic: 4 Ways To Use Bhringraj Oil For Hair Growth

Bhringraj oil has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicines to improve hair health and promote hair growth. It is loaded with antioxidants and has antimicrobial properties, which help maintain scalp and hair health. You can use it in multiple ways and mix it with other ingredients to improve its efficacy. In the infographic below, we have shared the most effective ways to use bhringraj oil to help you understand what works well with it and the recipes. Scroll down to know more!

4 ways to use bhringraj oil for hair growth (infographic)

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Bhringraj oil, also known as false daisy oil, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its medicinal properties. Hair experts usually suggest using it in a hot oil massage to prevent hair loss and treat other hair problems. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that hair massage with bhringraj oil, in particular, may help with hair repair, growth, and rejuvenation. Additionally, its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties reduce dandruff and prevent scalp infections. You can use bhringraj oil on its own or combined with sesame oil, castor oil, amla, hibiscus, shikakai, and coconut oil. If your hair fall persists despite using the above home remedies, consult a dermatologist to determine the underlying conditions and for further treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Bhringraj oil daily?

Yes. Bhringraj oil is safe to use daily. However, it is best to allow your hair and scalp some breathing space and use it 2-3 times a week.

Can we apply Bhringraj oil overnight?

Some people believe that Bhringraj oil is safe to leave on your hair overnight as it is harmless and has a cooling effect. However, leaving it on overnight may have adverse effects, especially for people who tend to catch a cold. Therefore, it is best to leave it on for about 45 minutes to an hour and then wash it off.

How fast does Bhringraj grow hair?

Anecdotal claims suggest that Bhringraj oil shows visible hair-growth results within 1-3 weeks. However, 1-2 months of continuous use may show the best results.

Key Takeaways

  • Bhringraj oil is extensively used to promote hair growth, reduce inflammation and itching on the scalp, and boost scalp health.
  • The antioxidants present in Bhringraj oil have antiseptic properties that protect the skin from harmful bacterial and fungal infections.
  • The regular application of Bhringraj oil prevents early graying and keeps hair healthy.
  • Pair this oil with amla oil, coconut oil, and castor oil for increased nourishment and hydration.


Learn how to make bhringraj oil at home with the following video! Get rid of hair fall and grey hair with this easy DIY recipe. Watch now to get started!

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