Bhringaraj oil is famous for making the hair black and luxuriant for removing greyness and reversing balding. It helps calm the mind from excessive activity and promotes sound sleep. In many respects it is similar to Brahmi, or gotu kola in its properties. It combines the properties of a bitter tonic like dandelion (for which it is a substitute) with a rejuvenative tonic.

Applied externally it helps draw out poisons and reduces inflammation and swollen glands. It is a good tonic  for the mind. Bhringaraj also is good for complexion. Bhringaraj grows wild in the southwestern United States.