Kayyonni; Best Herbal Hair Tonic

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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