It does not act as an hair dye but with consistent use it will prevent you from greying hair in future but greying hair as too many reasons without correcting if you just apply it of no use Internally start on Bringaraja tablet 1-0-1 Amlaki rasayana 1 -0- 1 tsp with warm water Drink plenty of fluids Take nutritious food like sprouted cereals sesame seeds nuts fruits vegetables in diet
Yes Bhringraj oil is effective n gray hair but take medicine with hair oil
Amalki rasayan 1 tsp bd Satavari Churna 5 gm bd Goghruit Nasya at bed time 2-2 drop in each nostril
For grey hair it’s better to use Neelibhringadi oil.
HELLO, For hair blackening- Use mahabhringraj oil - Gently massage on scalp twice a week.
Diet- .Eat antioxidant and vitamin c,E rich diet . .Eat amla, spinach,dates, soaked and peeled almonds. .Avoid fast food, oily food.
Yoga- Anulomvilom,Adhomukhashavasan, Uttanasan Lifestyle modifications - .Take atleast 7 hours of sound sleep. .Stress management -Through meditation walking journaling gardening.
Follow these and you will get results. Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Hello It looks like you have been getting gray hair in the last 6 months to 1 year and you are wondering if Bhringraj oil works the same as Bhringraj powder dye. I get your point, and I will definitely help you find a way.
✅ Understanding Your Condition in Ayurveda
Early greying is the result of:
👉Pitta aggravation -More heat in the scalp -Deficient melanin production
👉Vata imbalance -Dryness and premature aging of hair roots
👉Rasadhatu & Raktadhatu Nutritionally hair follicles deprived of the body
As your grey hair is new (6–12 months), Ayurveda considers it an early stage that is more responsive to natural methods.
✅ Is Bhringraj Oil as Effective as Bhringraj Powder for Grey Hair?
✔️ Short answer: NO — Bhringraj oil can’t be used as a natural dye source.
Bhringraj powder is a natural color pack, and the oil is generally a hair nourishing and strengthening agent.
Difference: Bhringraj Powder= Acts as a natural dye when mixed with amla/henna Bhringraj Oil = Provides slight darkening effect Nourishes hair Immediate topical effect
If coloring your hair is the goal, then Bhringraj oil cannot be used as a powder substitute.
✅ Best Ayurvedic Method for Darkening & Treating Gray Hair
👉External Treatment (Color + Nourish)
1. Natural Coloring Pack (use weekly)
Mix: Bhringraj powder – 2 tbsp Amla powder – 1 tbsp Henna – 1 tbsp (optional) Water or tea decoction Leave the mixture on the hair for 45–60 min and then wash it off.
2. Considering that you only have oil
Just continue Bhringraj oil as you normally would 2–3 times/week. This will: –Help the hair roots regain their strength –Slow down greying –Help hair get thicker
However, it will not give color to the gray hair that is already there.
✅ INTERNAL MEDICATION
Consume: Amla capsules or fresh amla daily Bhringraj capsules – 1 twice daily Triphala at night (½ tsp)
All these are Pitta reducers and also give nutrients to hair pigments.
✅DIET MODIFICATION
✔️Foods to Include: Amla, pumpkin, sesame seeds Pure cow ghee (½ tsp daily) Whole coconut, dates, black raisins Fresh leafy vegetables
❌Foods to Avoid: Overconsumption of tea/coffee Spicy, sour, fried foods Stress eating Smoking / alcohol Late nights (the major cause of greying)
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
hello !!!
Bhringraj oil and Bhringraj powder do two completely different things.
Bhringraj Powder
Can be mixed with henna/indigo as a hair dye booster. Helps deepen the colour and cover greys better. This is what people use in those videos for natural dye.
Bhringraj Oil
Does NOT dye or colour grey hair. It only helps strengthen roots, reduce hair fall, and slow down further greying. It cannot replace the colouring effect of Bhringraj powder.
No, Bhringraj oil will not work as a grey-hair dye.
You can continue using it 2–3 times a week because it nourishes hair, but it will not colour the greys.
If you want a natural colouring method, you need Bhringraj powder mixed with:
Henna Indigo Amla powder.
Warm regards, Dr. Karthika
Yes you can definitely use bringaraja oil as it will nourish the scalp reduce hair fall thicken hair and slow down greying but it will not give the same darkening/ staining effect that bringaraja powder gives when used as a dye agent… Bringaraja powder + henna/ indigo works as a natural colouring mix because the powder actually stains the hair , bringaraja oil on the other hand supports healthier regrowth and red further greying but won’t colour existing grey strands N before applying the oil just warm it and then apply on scalp leave it for 2 hrs or overnight n wash off Use 2 to 3 weeks for best results
🌿 Bhringraj for Gray Hair
Bhringraj powder: - Traditionally used in hair dye mixes with henna, indigo, or amla. - When applied as a paste, it can help darken hair naturally and improve density. - It works more directly on pigmentation when mixed with other herbs.
Bhringraj oil: - Excellent for scalp massage (abhyanga). - Nourishes follicles, reduces hair fall, and slows premature graying. - However, oil alone does not act as a dye—it supports hair health but won’t color gray strands. - You can continue using it 2–3 times a week for nourishment, but for dyeing, powder or herbal blends are needed.
So: Oil is good for nourishment and slowing graying, but not for dyeing. If your goal is coloring, you’ll need powder (often mixed with henna/indigo).
Ayurvedic Medicines for Hair Density & Graying: - Amla churna: 3–5 g daily with honey or warm water. - Bhringraj churna: 3 g twice daily with lukewarm water. - Narasimha Rasayanam: 1 teaspoon daily with warm milk. - Guduchi capsule: 500 mg twice daily with water.
External Support - Neelibhringadi oil: Massage scalp 2–3 times per week, leave for 1 hour before wash. - Henna + Indigo + Bhringraj powder mix: Natural dye for gray coverage. - Aloe vera gel + hibiscus paste: Weekly mask for hydration and scalp cooling.
HELLO,
Main complaints -premature greying -hair fall
this indicates an imbalance mainly in Pitta and Vata doshas, possibly with weak Rasa dhatu(plasma), Rakta dhatu(blood), and Asthi dhatu(bones, which support hair/nails)
DOSHA INVOLVEMENT
PITTA- governs heat, metabolism , when aggravated, burns melanin->premature greying
VATA- thin, falling hair
KAPHA- nourishment, strength, deficiency-> weak roots, oily hair, lack of luster
TREATMENT SHOULD BE FOCUSED TO -to stop hair fall -reverse/slow premature greying -thicken and volumize hair -repair frizzy hair -rejuvinate scalp and nervous system -correct internal imbalances(vata-pitta) -prevent further damage and relapse
START INTERNALLY WITH
1) KESHYA RASAYANA GHRITA - 1/2 tsp with milk in morning empty stomach for 3-4 months =deep rejuvinator for hair, brain, eyes, balances vata-pitta BRAND= Arya Vaidya sala/ vaidyaratnam
2)LOHA BHASMA + NARIKEL LAVAN -loha bhasma- 125 mg+ nairkela lavana- 250 mg take with honey+ ghee once daily after breakfast for 40 days =powerful rejuvination combo for very early greying, rich in iron, balances pitta
3)CHYAWANPRASHA SPECIAL(high amla content) -1 tsp with warm milk daily morning for 12 months =deep rejuvenation, improves immunity, hair growth, pigmentation (BRAND SUGGESTION= AVP dhanwantharam chyawanprasha or Nagarjuna chyawanprasha(with Swarna bhasma)
4)SWARNA MAKSHIK BHASMA -125 mg with amla juice or honey for 2 months =addressess deep rasa/rakta dhatu problems linked to early greying
5)KESYA KALPA CAPSULES -1 cap twice daily after meals for 3 months =bends of rasayana+ anti greying herbs like prashnaparni, Ashoka, bringaraj
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
1) KANJUNNYADI KERA TAILA( AVS KOTTAKKAL BRAND) -warm slightly, apply to scalp and hair leave overnight =powerful Kerala medicated oil, anti greying, dandruff removal, anti fall, scalp rejuvinator
2) KAYYUNYADI TAILA -alternate with above oil thrice/week =used in severe greying and scalp dryness, nourishes hair roots
SHAMPOO SUGGESTIONS
DIVYA KESH KANTI ADVANCED(patanjali)= strong herbal shampoo with anti-greying and anti fall ingredients
TRICHUP HERBAL SHAMPOO(VASU)= with keratin + herbal blend =reduces dandruff
KOTTAKAL NEELIBHRINGADI SHAMPOO= gentle but nourishes follicles deeply
FOR STRESS- take MANAS MITRA VATAKAM(avs or Arya Vaidya pharmacy)- 1 tab at bedtime with warm milk for 1 month =used for hair greying/fall due to mental stress, insomnia
NASYA THERAPY- instill 2 drops of keshya taila in each nostril daily in morning =improve hair and brain health
DIET MODIFICATIONS -include Amla, curry leaves, black sesame seeds- 1 tsp/day -cow ghee 1 tsp/day -pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts -millets ragi, jowar -fresh fruits, leafy greens -moong dal, rice, old wheat
AVOID -spicy, sour fermented foods -oily, junk, packaged foods -tea, coffee, alcohol -excesssive salt or sugar
START YOUR DAY WITH SOAKED RAISINS AND ALMONDS, WARM WATER WITH LEMON AND HONEY
LIFESTYLE AND YOGA -SARVANGASANA= improves scalp blood flow -ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA = enhances nutrients delivery to follicles -SHASHANKASANA= calms stress -PRANAYAM= balances vata and pitta reduces stress
ROUTINE TIPS -sleep early by 10 pm -avoid excessive screen time -oil scalp before sleeping -use wooden comb(avoid plastic)
EXPECTED RESULTS TIMELINE
1 MONTH- Reduction in hairfall, frizz control, reduce dandruff 3 MONTHS- stronger roots, less breakage, new baby hair 6+ MONTHS= slowed greying, better volume and texture
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Yes – Bhringraj oil is EXCELLENT for covering and reversing grey hair (even better than powder for dyeing purpose because oil stays longer on hair and gives deeper colour).
Fastest Natural Black/Brown Dye using only Bhringraj oil- Ingredients (all easily available) Bhringraj oil – 100 ml Pure Amla powder – 3 tbsp Pure Indigo powder – 3 tbsp (this is the magic ingredient that turns it black instead of reddish) Strong black tea decoction – 150 ml (boil 2 tea bags or 2 tsp tea in 200 ml water → reduce to 150 ml)
Method (do once every 7–10 days) Mix amla powder + indigo powder in the black tea decoction → thick paste ban jaye Add your Bhringraj oil slowly while mixing → smooth chocolate-like paste ready Apply on dry hair from roots to ends (use brush/gloves) Leave minimum 3–4 hours (overnight best) → cover with shower cap Rinse with only cool water (no shampoo for first 24 hrs)
Your Bhringraj oil is perfect – just add indigo + amla + tea and you will get salon-like black colour at home without any chemicals. Start tonight – you will see visible coverage in one week!
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Bhringraj oil for hair slow the process of greying of hair, but will not work as hair dye. Bhringraj powder can work as hair dye by mixing with Henna + amla powder and applying at required intervals. Along with this Take Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Also Bhringraj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Include fresh green semi cooked/ sauted vegetables in your diet Include fresh seasonal fruits and seasonal vegetables your diet. Do pranamyam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice. Avoid direct Sun rays exposure use hat or use umbrella when going out during the day.
Bhringraj oil is indeed considered beneficial for addressing issues related to gray hair, as per Ayurvedic texts. Bhringraj, also known as Eclipta alba, is renowned for its potential to promote hair health and perhaps slow down premature graying to an extent. However, when it comes to using Bhringraj as a “hair dye,” it’s essential to understand its limitations and expectations.
Bhringraj oil can nourish the scalp, strengthen hair roots, and improve blood circulation, which may help maintain natural hair color over time. The oil is not a dye and will not color gray hair to black instantaneously. Instead, regular application might encourage healthier and potentially darker hair over extended periods of use.
For effective use, warm the Bhringraj oil slightly and massage it onto your scalp gently using circular motions to ensure good absorption. Do this ideally at night and leave it overnight, washing it off in the morning with a mild herbal shampoo. This practice can be repeated 2-3 times a week.
Alongside, it’s crucial to consider diet and lifestyle that align with Ayurvedic principles to combat gray hair. Increase intake of iron and vitamin B-rich foods like leafy greens, nuts, and dairy. Avoid stress and build a routine around de-stressing activities like yoga or meditation. Stay hydrated and try to balance your doshas with the help of an Ayurvedic practitioner, ensuring your prakriti (constitution) and current lifestyle habits are appropriately aligned.
While using Bhringraj oil, patience is key, as natural remedies often take time to show outcomes. For more immediate solutions, you might need to explore natural hair dyes or seek a professional’s guidance, but it’s always better to go for solutions that won’t adversely affect your scalp or hair health in the long run.
