{"product_id":"radico-organic-bhringraj-leaf-powder-100g","title":"Radico Organic Bhringraj Leaf Powder 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSingle-herb powder for scalp and roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRadico Organic Bhringraj Leaf Powder is milled from certified organic \u003cem\u003eEclipta prostrata\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eE. alba\u003c\/em\u003e) leaf and contains nothing else — no fillers, no synthetic preservatives, no fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBhringraj is the herb Ayurveda names specifically for hair — \u003cem\u003eKesharaja\u003c\/em\u003e, king of hair. It carries no lawsone and no indigotin, which is exactly why it can sit inside a colour formula without affecting the shade. It appears in 22 of Radico's 24 shades, every one except Violet and Honey Blonde. On its own it will not colour hair, will not cover grey, and will not shift a plant colour already in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergy warning — please read\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEclipta prostrata\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the Asteraceae family\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside ragweed, chrysanthemum, marigold and daisy. If you have a known Asteraceae allergy, patch test on your inner forearm 48 hours before a full application, or choose Radico Brahmi Leaf Powder instead — brahmi sits in the unrelated Plantaginaceae family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh 5-8 g for a scalp and root treatment on short to shoulder-length hair, or 10-16 g on long or thick hair. A full-length mask takes around 30 g at shoulder length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd warm water gradually at about three times the powder's weight in millilitres, stirring to a thick yoghurt consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the paste stand five minutes, then check again — the powder keeps drinking water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection the hair and work the paste into the scalp with your fingertips, then draw the rest through the lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover with a cap, leave 30-45 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it covered and damp. The plant compounds travel in water, so a dried paste left on for two hours does less than a damp one left for forty minutes. Nothing is gained past an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 100 g pouch gives roughly 13-20 scalp treatments on short to shoulder-length hair, or about 3 full-length masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% organic bhringraj leaf powder (\u003cem\u003eEclipta prostrata\u003c\/em\u003e, syn. \u003cem\u003eE. alba\u003c\/em\u003e). Made in India. Net weight 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a cosmetic product for external use on hair and scalp. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition, including hair loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it darken my hair over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. You will read that traditional texts describe bhringraj as darkening hair with long use, but there is no pigment in the leaf to deposit. One application or fifty, there is nothing in the pouch that colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it if I react to daisies or ragweed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake care. Bhringraj is in the same plant family. Patch test 48 hours ahead, or use brahmi instead, which is unrelated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce to three times a week. Nothing accumulates, so frequency is a matter of what your routine allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix it with my Radico shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — blend the dry powders before adding water. It adds no colour and will not improve grey coverage. A large share will dilute the colouring herbs and give a lighter result, so keep additions modest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radico","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":48944506339520,"sku":"C-Bhringraj","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/7012\/2557\/files\/bhringraj_leaf_package_900x_0c15bd3a-af65-4f4c-a186-ac16317f000e.png?v=1788333173","url":"https:\/\/pakurangapharmacy.co.nz\/products\/radico-organic-bhringraj-leaf-powder-100g","provider":"Pakuranga Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}