Bhringraj – Eclipta alba
Scientific Name: Eclipta alba
Common Name : Bhringraj
Source: Leaf
Composition : Wadelolactone 4.0%
Applications: Hair Growth
The word Bringaraj literally means the “King of hair in the Sanskrit language. Scientifically known as Eclipta Abla, Bringaraj has been used in Ayurveda for over 3000 years for its rejuvenating properties. This plant widely grows in the southwestern part of India.
The powder and extract of Bringaraj have gained immense prestige in the last couple of years due to its effective healing powers. Because of its versatile medicinal properties, the active components of Bringaraj are being extracted using modern days technology.
Herbochem is known for using advanced technology and extraction techniques. Herbochem’s Bringaraj powder and the extract are one of the best in the market. Its Bringaraj leaf extract has gained immense popularity as it retains the property of the herb which in turn gives best results
Herbochem’s Bringraj extract retains all the properties of Bringaraj and hence has all the health benefits that the plant offers. Some of the benefits include:
-Fight hair loss and premature greying,
– Fight stress and Calm the mind,
– Promote deep sleep,
– As per the Ayurvedic texts, Bringaraj has a rejuvenating effect on Pitta, so it is good for the kidneys and the liver.
Technical Specification
Description /Appearance | Brown to tan to dark brown powder | Complies | Organoleptic |
Water soluble Extractive value | NLT 60.0% w/w | 88.64% w/w | USP<561> |
Loss on Drying | NMT 8.0% w/w | 3.81% w/w | USP <731> |
Particle size | NLT 100% w/w through 30 Mesh | Complies | USP <786> |
Assay
Total bitters |
NLT 2.0% w/w | 2.58% w/w | IH-TM |
Heavy metals
a) Lead b) Arsenic c) Cadmium d) Mercury |
NMT 10 ppm
NMT 3.0 ppm NMT 1.0 ppm NMT 1.0 ppm NMT 0.1ppm |
Complies
Complies Complies Complies |
USP<231>
ICP-OES ICP-OES ICP-OES ICP-OES |
Microbiology Tests
a) Total Microbial Count b) Yeast & Mould c) Entero bacteria d) Salmonella e) Escherichia coli |
NMT 5000 cfu/gm
NMT 100 cfu/gm Absent in 25 grams Absent in 25 grams Absent in 25 grams |
Complies
Complies Complies Complies Complies |
USP<2021>
USP<2021> IS 5401-2:2012 USP<2022> USP<2022> |