BHRINGRAJ / URANG ARING CARRIER OIL By DDISTILLERS

Brand: DDistillers
Botanical name: Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. / Eclipta alba
INCI name: Eclipta alba Oil
Product category: Single carrier oil, purity: 100%
HS Code: 15159099
CAS#: 93165-22-1
FEMA#: –

Extraction method: Maceration.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Urang Aring Oil (Eclipta prostrata (L.) L., synonym E. alba) is a traditional herbal oil produced through maceration of fresh leaves in a carrier oil. This method allows lipophilic bioactive compounds—such as wedelolactone, ecliptine, prenylated flavonoids, and triterpenoids—to dissolve into the lipid medium, yielding a therapeutic herbal oil. The maceration process is long recommended in WHO guidelines on herbal preparation, recognized as a safe, simple, and effective way to extract oil-soluble phytochemicals.

In terms of specification, Urang Aring carrier oil appears as a yellowish-green to brownish-green oily liquid, indicative of chlorophyll, carotenoids, and phenolic pigments from the leaves. It has a characteristic herbal aroma—reminiscent of fresh leaves with a slight earthy nuance. The texture is smooth and emollient, providing a moisturizing sensation on skin or scalp, and it absorbs relatively well, especially when combined with lighter carrier oils such as almond or jojoba.

BOTANICAL AND MORPHOLOGY

Eclipta prostrata (syn. Eclipta alba Hassk.), belonging to the family Asteraceae, is widely known under various names: “urang aring” (Indonesia), “bhringraj” (India), “false daisy” (English), or “mo han lian” (Chinese).

• Plant type: Annual creeping herb with prostrate or slightly erect habit, 20–60 cm tall. Stems are slender, cylindrical, green, often covered with fine hairs, and much branched.
• Leaves: Opposite, lanceolate to elliptic, 2–6 cm long, 1–3 cm wide, surface hairy, margins finely serrated or nearly entire. Dark green with prominent veins.
• Flowers: Small composite capitula, 6–8 mm in diameter, white in color. Comprising both disc florets and ray florets. Typically borne axillary or terminally.
• Fruits: Small, flattened achenes, ~2 mm long, black or dark brown, without pappus. Easily dispersed by wind or water.
• Roots: Fibrous root system, well adapted to moist soils such as rice paddies and wetlands.

Distribution & Habitat: Widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions—South Asia (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka), East Asia (China, Japan), Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam), Africa, Australia, and tropical Americas. Commonly grows as a weed in moist fields, ditches, and wetlands.

Significance: Though often considered a weed, the plant is highly valued in traditional medical systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

HISTORY AND USAGE

Urang Aring Oil, more commonly known as Bhringraj oil in India, has a deep historical significance in traditional Asian medicine. In Ayurveda, it has been used for thousands of years under the name Kesharaja (“King of Hair”), valued for its ability to strengthen hair, darken premature graying, and promote new hair growth. Classical texts such as Bhavaprakasha and Charaka Samhita describe its use in juice, powder, and infused oil forms (with sesame or coconut oil) as hair tonics and liver remedies.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the herb known as Mo Han Lian is used to support liver and kidney function, stop bleeding, and preserve natural hair color. It is cited in Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica) by Li Shizhen (16th century) for liver disorders, skin infections, and anti-aging purposes.

In Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Urang Aring has long been a part of Jamu tradition for hair care. The macerated oil is applied to the scalp to reduce dandruff, strengthen hair roots, and moisturize hair. This practice has been passed down through generations and later inspired the development of commercial hair oils.

Modern phytochemical and pharmacological studies confirm that E. prostrata leaves contain coumarins (wedelolactone, demethylwedelolactone), flavonoids, triterpenoids, and alkaloids—compounds contributing to hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and hair growth–stimulating effects. Preclinical studies further demonstrate its ability to induce the anagen (growth) phase in hair follicles, validating its traditional reputation as a hair tonic.

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