Bhringraj is a small plant with white flowers, also called false daisy. In India, traditional healers use it for hair loss and greying hair. Researchers have now tested it in people — in a 24-week trial, adults who took bhringraj extract tablets shed far less hair.
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- Bhringraj is a traditional herb for hair. It is used in India for hair loss and greying hair [1].
- In a 24-week trial, bhringraj tablets cut hair shedding by 62.5%. The trial had 50 adults and no placebo group [2].
- A scalp oil with bhringraj improved hair density in 120 days. The oil also contained other herbs [3].
- In rats and mice, bhringraj on the skin started hair growth. It halved the time for hair to start growing in rats [4].
- Hair Radiance contains 80 mg of bhringraj leaf. It is one of 22 ingredients [5].
Here is what the studies show, and how the 80 mg in Hair Radiance fits.
Facts at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ingredient and part | Bhringraj (false daisy, Eclipta alba) leaf [5] |
| Amount in Hair Radiance | 80 mg a day, in 3 capsules [5] |
| Kinds of evidence | 2 human trials (tablets by mouth; a scalp oil); animal studies on the skin [2][3][4] |
| Human studies cited here | 1 trial of tablets by mouth (50 adults, no placebo group); 1 trial of a scalp oil blend (78 adults, no placebo group) [2][3] |
| Adult upper limit | None has been set |
| Last reviewed | [DATE] |
What is bhringraj?
Bhringraj is the plant Eclipta alba, also known as Eclipta prostrata. It belongs to the daisy family [1][6].
Traditional practitioners in India and nearby countries use it for hair loss, greying hair and other purposes [1].
Does bhringraj help hair growth? What the research shows
The research is still growing. It now includes two human trials and several animal studies.
In people, bhringraj tablets reduced hair shedding (2026)
A 24-week trial gave standardized bhringraj extract tablets by mouth to adults aged 18 to 55 with increased hair shedding. Of 54 people enrolled, 50 finished [2].
In a 60-second comb test, shed hairs fell from 72.4 to 27.1, a drop of 62.5%. Hairs counted in a weekly diary fell by 59.9%. At 24 weeks, 84% of the people said their hair had improved [2].
No serious adverse events occurred. Mild stomach discomfort went away on its own [2]. The trial had no placebo group, so everyone knew they were taking bhringraj [2].
In people, a scalp oil with bhringraj improved hair (2026)
A second trial enrolled 78 adults aged 18 to 55 with pattern hair loss, hair fall and greying. One group applied a traditional oil of bhringraj and other herbs to the scalp. The other groups used the oil with 5% minoxidil, a medicine sold for hair loss, or 5% minoxidil alone. The trial ran for 120 days [3].
In the oil group, hair growth rate, hair density and hair thickness improved significantly from the start, and the greying score fell [3]. This trial also had no placebo group [3].
In animals, bhringraj on the skin started hair growth
In rats, a cream with bhringraj extract halved the time for hair to start growing, compared with untreated rats. A third group used 2% minoxidil [4].
In mice with resting follicles, 87.5% entered the growth phase at the higher dose [1]. In nude mice, the extract made follicles larger and increased the cells that build the hair [7].
Study summary
| Study | What was used | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mote et al., 2026 [2] | Bhringraj extract tablets by mouth; 50 adults; 24 weeks | Hair shedding down 62.5% (no placebo group) |
| Patel et al., 2026 [3] | Bhringraj herbal oil on the scalp; 78 adults; 120 days | Hair growth rate, density and thickness improved (no placebo group) |
| Roy et al., 2008 [4] | Bhringraj extract cream on rat skin | Time to hair growth onset halved |
How much bhringraj is in Hair Radiance?
Hair Radiance provides 80 mg of bhringraj leaf a day [5]. The tablet trial abstract does not give its dose [2]. A blood pressure trial used 3 g of dried leaf a day, which is much more [8].
22 ingredients, including 80 mg of bhringraj leaf
Hair Radiance is a daily three-capsule supplement that pairs bhringraj leaf with amla, curcumin, rosemary and other plant extracts. Every ingredient and amount is listed on the label.
See Hair RadianceIs bhringraj safe? Safety and interactions
A standard reference on herb and drug interactions found no reported interactions with bhringraj [6]. We found no study that looked at its side effects.
A 60-day trial gave 3 g of bhringraj leaf a day to adults with mildly high blood pressure. It lowered blood pressure and raised urine output by 34% [8].
Bhringraj is one part of Hair Radiance
Hair Radiance is a daily three-capsule hair growth supplement with 22 ingredients: vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, an amino acid and three probiotic strains. They were chosen to support healthy hair growth, to help promote silky, smooth hair, and to strengthen and maintain healthy hair. Bhringraj is one of them.
Hair Radiance has not been clinically tested as a finished product. For this reason, we cannot say how its ingredients work together.
Hair Radiance is made in Phoenix, Arizona, in a cGMP-certified facility. Every ingredient and amount is listed on the label [5].
- Take Hair Radiance with food, as the directions say [5].
- Traditionally, the leaf is applied to the hair, often with oil [1]. Hair Radiance contains bhringraj leaf, taken by mouth [5].
- If you take blood pressure medicine, or if you are pregnant or nursing, ask your doctor or pharmacist before you start [8][5].
If you are deciding
Here is the case in brief. Bhringraj is a traditional herb for hair loss and greying [1]. In a 24-week trial without a placebo group, bhringraj tablets reduced hair shedding by 62.5% [2]. A scalp oil with bhringraj improved hair density [3]. Animal studies point the same way [1][4]. Hair Radiance supplies 80 mg of bhringraj leaf a day [5].
The short version
Bhringraj is a traditional herb for hair. In a 24-week trial, bhringraj tablets reduced hair shedding. Animal studies point the same way. Hair Radiance provides 80 mg of bhringraj leaf a day.
Frequently asked questions
Does bhringraj help hair growth?
Is bhringraj the same as Eclipta alba?
Yes. Bhringraj is the name used in India and Bangladesh for Eclipta alba [1].
Is bhringraj good for grey hair?
Traditional healers use it for greying hair [1]. We found no study that measured grey hair.
Does bhringraj have side effects?
How much bhringraj is in Hair Radiance?
Each serving of three capsules has 80 mg of bhringraj leaf [5].
References
- Jahan R, Al-Nahain A, Majumder S, Rahmatullah M. Ethnopharmacological significance of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. (Asteraceae). Int Sch Res Notices. 2014;2014:385969. doi:10.1155/2014/385969. PMID: 27355071.
- Mote D, Mali S, Maurya M, Kide L. Clinical evaluation of standardized Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba) extract tablets in hair fall: a 24 week prospective trial. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci. 2026;10(12):36-42. doi:10.21760/jaims.10.12.6.
- Patel MN, Patel N, Merja AM, Patel RR, Mishra M. An integrative approach of Neeli Bhringraj polyherbal hair oil in clinical evaluation of androgenetic alopecia (Khalitya) and premature hair graying (Palitya): a randomized, double-blind clinical study. Cureus. 2026;18(7):e111988. doi:10.7759/cureus.111988. PMID: 42544231.
- Roy RK, Thakur M, Dixit VK. Hair growth promoting activity of Eclipta alba in male albino rats. Arch Dermatol Res. 2008;300(7):357-364. doi:10.1007/s00403-008-0860-3. PMID: 18478241.
- Anirva. Hair Radiance Supplement Facts label and product page. https://anirva.com/pages/hair-growth-supplement-with-probiotics (accessed October 8, 2026).
- Stockley's Herbal Medicines Interactions. London: Pharmaceutical Press. Monograph: Eclipta (Eclipta alba Hassk), page 171.
- Begum S, Lee MR, Gu LJ, Hossain J, Sung CK. Exogenous stimulation with Eclipta alba promotes hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation and downregulates TGF-β1 expression in nude mice. Int J Mol Med. 2015;35(2):496-502. doi:10.3892/ijmm.2014.2022. PMID: 25484129.
- Rangineni V, Sharada D, Saxena S. Diuretic, hypotensive, and hypocholesterolemic effects of Eclipta alba in mild hypertensive subjects: a pilot study. J Med Food. 2007;10(1):143-148.
