Kayyonni ( Eclipta Alba) is an important Ayurvadic herb
of India which grows up to 50cm of height. It belongs to the Asteraceae plant
family. The small white flowers of Kayyonni included in the Ten Sacred Flowers
list (Dasapushpam). The kayyonni leaf extract is a best tonic for liver and hair.
This herb is the main ingredient in the traditional coconut hair oil of Kerala.
Eclipta Alba grows in moist places as a weed in tropical areas around the
world.
Eclipta Alba in various Languages
English : Trailing eclipta, False daisy
Hindi : Bangrah, Moprant
Sanskrit : Kesabriga, Bringaraja, Bringa, Angaraka,
Kesaranjana
Malayalam : Kayyonni (കയ്യോന്നി)
Tamil : Karisalai, Karisalanganni
Kannada : Soppu, Garujalu
Telugu : Guntagadagara
Marathi : Bhangra
Urdu : Bhangra
Panjabi : Bhangra
Gujarathi : Bhangro
Assameese : Karisalaankanni
Health Benefits from using Kayyonni
Eclipta Alba has protective features against drandruff
and pre-mature hair graying. Kayyoni leaves extract is a
best tonic for liver and hair. Kayyonni is used for the preparation of medicines
for the treatment of inflammations, cough, headache, anemia, worm infestations,
skin diseases, hernia, eye problems, bronchitis, asthma, leucoderma, heart
diseases, syphilis, night blindness and more
Traditional Kayyonni-coconut hair oil
The coconut oil boiled with kyyonni is best for head
application is beneficial for coolness of head and it improves eye-sight. Kayyonni,
Aloe vera, Hibiscus flower, and curry leaves are grinded and the juice
extracted from it. Mix this juice with coconut oil and boil it for 20-30
minutes for preparing your own hair oil.
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