Incredible Health Benefits of False Daisy (Bhringraj / Karisalanganni)

Karisalankanni is also known as false daisy or Bhringraj. The botanical name of the false daisy is Eclipta Prostrata. This plant comes under the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It is spread throughout the world.

It is one of the best ayurvedic herbs used for its medicinal values. Karisalanganni plants are grown in warm temperate regions with perfect moisture conditions and are mostly seen in southern Asian countries such as India, Nepal, etc, and brazil.

It is considered an endangered plant in the Northern United States. Bhringraj has four common species which are varied by the color of the flowers. They are red, blue, white, and yellow.

In Ayurveda, yellow and white Bhringraj is widely used to treat health issues. The white Bhringraj is widely distributed and its variety is seen in moist conditions, but the yellow species is the rare one.

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Karisalanganni is an annual herb that grows about 0.9 m in height with many branches. This plant is a prostrate, variable, erect, rough-hair herb. It is mostly seen in dirty areas with moist black soil, muddy ponds and rivers, narrow channels, gardens, and yards. 

False daisy grow in wet to moderate moisture conditions and it needs loamy or mucky soil. The root portion of this plant is cylindrical with grayish roots. The stem is fleshy, reddish which has short and stiff hair, and the length of the stem is up to 0.3 m.

Leaves

Leaves of false daisy are simple, rough, dull green in color, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate in shape. The tip of Karisalanganni is acute or blunt, base attenuates, margin entire, or partially serrated. The lower leaves are short-petioled with hairs on both surfaces and veins are visible.

The size of false daisy leaves are: 

• Length – 2 to 10 cm 
• Width – 1 to 3 cm

Flower

Bhringraj flower head is up to 1 cm in diameter. The arrangement has a cluster of white flowers without a stem present in the upper axial or terminal part with a single head or two heads together. The main stem (Peduncle) of the false daisy flower is thickened at the top with a length of 0.5-7 cm. 

Bracts that hold petals and sepals are usually 5-6 mm in size, which is green in color and ovate. It has two rows, the outer one is 4-6 mm in length, and the inner one is shorter, prominent, and hairy. 

Ray flowers are marginal, pistillate, fertile, and have Corolla which is white with 2-3 mm length. It has five stamens with separated filaments, anthers coalesced to form a tube-like structure.

Fruit

The fruit of Karisalanganni is from light-brown to black color, wedge-shaped, 2-3 mm in length, and 0.9 mm in width. The tip (Apex) of fruit is short. Here pappus is not present and has white hairs that are easily broken.

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CHEMICAL COMPONANTS

• Thiophene
• Wedelolactone
• Dimethyl wedelolactone
• Desmethyl-wedelolactone- 7glucoside
• Isoflavonoids
• Flavonoids
• Glycosides
• Triterpene
• SS-amyrin,l
• Luteolin-7-O-glucoside
• Luteolin, stigmasterol
• Alpha-terthienyl-methanol
• Beta-amyrin
• Ecliptine
• Alkaloids
• Saponin

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES

• Taste (Rasa) – Pungent, Bitter (Katu, Tikta)
• Physical Appearance (Guna) – Light, Dry (Laghu, Ruksha)
• Potency (Virya) – Hot (Ushna)
• Metabolic Property (Vipaka) – Pungent (Katu)

OTHER COMMON NAMES

• Eclipta Alba
• Tattoo plant
• Whiteheads
• White Eclipta
• White twin heads
• Swamp daisy
• Congo Lana
• Trailing Eclipta
• Yerba de tago
• Yerba de Tajo

Health Benefits of False Daisy

False Daisy is a powerful ayurvedic herb that is used for its healing properties. It plays an important role in treating liver and kidney-related diseases. It also treats skin infections such as dermatitis and eczema, inhibits cancer cell production, promotes hair growth, etc. The topmost health benefits of Bhringraj are given below.

INTERNAL BENEFITS

• Treats Liver Problems

Jaundice is due to the presence of a high level of bilirubin in the bloodstream. It is one of the dangerous and deadly health issues. The symptoms of jaundice are the yellow color change of skin and eyes. Jaundice may affect liver functions and even cause death to the affected persons. Bhringraj maintains proper liver function.

The liver is an important organ that removes the toxic substance from our body. False daisy has Demethyl-wedelolactone and wedelolactone which eliminates toxins and regenerating liver cells.

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• Treats Urinary & Kidney Infections

False daisy has antibacterial and antiseptic properties that help in preventing and curing infections. Urinary tract infections are caused due to bacteria present in it. Consuming false daisy reduces discomfort created during the excretion process by neutralizing the bacteria in the tract.

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• Relieves Pain

When the body gets hit by external objects, it may cause pain, swelling, redness, and inflammation. Freshly plucked Bhringraj leaves extract is the best remedy for curing those problems. The Ayurvedic medicinal plant has analgesic properties that treat pains.

• Improves Digestive Health

False daisy plants are enriched with good varieties of chemical and organic compounds. It maintains stomach health by curing indigestion and constipation problems. It is a great ayurvedic medicine for stomach upsets.

Dysentery is a health issue in which patients have to face diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and vomiting. False daisy fights against microbes like bacteria, viruses present in the digestive system that causes dysentery. Karisalanganni tea or Karisalanganni juice with honey can be given to people with dysentery symptoms.

Heartburns and nausea are the preliminary symptoms of Stomach ulcers. Regular intake of medicines such as aspirins and anti-inflammatory drugs, too much of alcohol consumption cause stomach ulcers. False daisy extract treats those ulcers.

In ayurveda, there are some other herbs for digestive system will helps to improve your digestive health.

• Decreasing Respiratory Complication

Breathing related problems can be cured by drinking the mixture of False daisy juice and pure honey. This mixture will also give you relief from cough, wheezing, and congestion complications. It is recommended for people with chronic respiratory diseases. 

Infection can be cured with the help of the anti-bacterial property of Bhringraj. This herb eliminates Mucus present in the respiratory tract and lungs. Asthma is also due to the presence of excess mucus and phlegm production.

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• Treats Sinus Infection

Sinus problems are initiated by allergy or cold which may cause severe head pain, facial pain, and running nose. Sinus is a complicated health issue that should be treated immediately. Drinking karisalanganni extract may treat a sinus problem.

• Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth

DNA molecules present in our body enhance the growth of cancer cells. The organic compound present in false daisy blocks cancer cell growth initiating DNA molecules. It creates a Cytotoxic effect that kills non-mutated and mutated cancer cells.

• Improving Eye Health

The Dried False Daisy leaves contain a high amount of carotene. This anti-oxidant compound promotes your eye health. Carotene eradicates the free radicals which is the main reason for macular degeneration and cataracts. Macular dehydration may lead to the loss of vision.

• Best for Snake Bites

Karisalaganni leaves juices are the best and effective remedy in the treatment of snake and scorpion bites. The chemical compounds present in False daisy stop the venom from entering the blood. Keep it in mind, you have to see the doctor in case of poisonous reptiles bite.

• Maintains Heart Health

Karisalaganni leaves juice aids in maintaining heart health by controlling blood pressure levels. It also maintains both bad and good cholesterol levels in the body. Good cholesterols are necessary for your body. Triglycerides levels are the main reason for heart issues, false daisy helps in reducing these levels. Heart palpitations can also be treated by mixing daisy juice with honey.

• Enhances Immune Power

Immunity improving the capacity of Bhringraj protects your body from the harmful microbes present in the environment. Boosting immunity power will prevent yourself from various health issues.

• Aids to Treat Anaemia

Anemia will make you feel weak. A person with anemia will lose healthy Red Blood Cells which carry sufficient oxygen to various parts of our body. Daisy has a high iron content which increases RBC production. Soup prepared with Bhringraj leaves aids to treat anemia. Consume False daisy soups regularly will give a good result.

• Decreasing Habitual Miscarriage

False Daisy juice with cow milk is the best medicine for ladies who are suffering from pregnancy loss. It inhibits miscarriage by strengthening the uterus. It is one of the traditional remedies which is used from ancient days. Bhringraj along with Ashwagandha will give the best result for pregnancy loss.

• Maintains Body Temperature

Over body temperature may cause hair fall, skin problems, and other issues. Consumption of false daisy juice maintains body temperature. In addition to that, Bhringraj enhances insulin secretion in pancreatic cells. False daisy has a large number of active molecules which reduces blood sugar levels in the body. 

Thus it plays an essential role in diabetics patients who suffer from high sugar levels. The mixture of false daisy leaves with other medicinal plants like licorice weed and Bermuda grass balance sugar levels in the blood which maintains diabetic patient’s body conditions.

EXTERNAL BENEFITS

• Improves Dental Care

False daisy treats all dental problems. Just rubbing the Bhringraj leaves powder on the tooth and gums cures toothache. The chemical component Ethanol and alkaloids in Bhringraj leaves treat pains distributed in the tooth areas.

• Used for Skincare

In ancient days, Bhringraj has been widely used in the treatment of various skin diseases. Karisalanganni removes all the impurities from the skin and makes your skin glow. It has an excellent healing property that cures all skin problems. 

It also has a detoxification capacity in which it removes impurities from the blood, which directly helps in decreasing skin diseases. It can be either consumed internally or applied externally on the skin surface which improves the texture of the skin. It speedily recovers the wound and makes the surface healthy.

Karisalanganni leaves fights against the fungi which is the major reason for skin infections like rashes, ringworm, jock itch, etc. False daisy leaves paste over the skin surface cures those fungal skin infections. Eczema and skin boil also be cured with the daisy leaves paste.

PLAUS A MAJOR ROLE IN TREATING ALL HAIR PROBLEMS

• Improves Hair Growth

Karisalanganni leaves are a rich source of Vitamin E. Vitamin E fights against the free radical which inhibits the growth of hair. Baldness at a young age can be treated with a Bhringraj hair pack. Take a few fresh Karisalanganni leaves, grind it to a paste with a little quantity of yogurt, massage it over the head scalp, leave it for 10 – 15 minutes, and then finally wash it. 

If fresh leaves are not available, then replace it with leaves powder. You can apply this hair pack weekly once for better results. Bhringraj oil has been considered as an effective ingredient which enhances hair growth.

• Reducing Dandruff

False daisy oil has antimicrobial and antifungal properties which prevent dandruff on the scalp. The anti-inflammatory properties of Karichalanganni oil help in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin irritations on the head. Dandruff and scalp irritations are the main reason for excess hair fall and hair thinning. 

Keeping Bhringraj oil in a daily hair care routine is an excellent idea. It improves blood circulation in the scalp area. Mixing it with shampoos will moisturize your scalp. This oil prevents hair loss and slows down male hereditary baldness problems by strengthening hair follicles.

• Slow Down the Hair Graying Process

Bhringraj oil will slow down or prevent the premature graying process of hair. Gray hair is a loss of melanin pigment which gives dark black color to your hair. The darkening properties of Bhringraj oil maintain hair to appear black. Bhringraj oil is also used by an ancient civilization to improve hair growth.c

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How to Utilize False Daisy

INTERNALLY

• Take Bhringraj leaves, partially grounded black pepper, organic turmeric powder with water, and boil it, then filter it out. This treats respiratory and sinus-related problems. It can also be given to young children.
• Make a decoration with fresh leaves or powdered Bhringraj Leaves.
• Make juice with fresh leaves. Optionally you can add spices or honey.

EXTERNALLY

Make a paste with Karisalanganni powder or fresh leaves and other optional ingredients, then apply it over the infected areas.

Facts of Bhringraj herb

• Karisalanganni is used for tattooing purposes.
• The decoction prepared from Bhringraj is blue-black.
• It is mixed with coconut oil, to dye the hair, reduce dandruff, and prevent hair loss in all ade peoples
• It may act as an insecticide due to the presence of nicotine content.
• A single Bhringraj plant can produce about 17,000 seeds.

Conclusion

False daisy has various properties that promote your body, skin, and hair health. It is one of the best allrounder medicinal herbs. Over intake of Bhringraj may cause other health issues. So before using this medicinal herb consult your doctors. Consuming Karisalanganni may cause chillness. 

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