False daisy Flower

False daisy flower it is native to tropical and subtropical regions across Asia Africa and South America and is widely found in moist places such as riverbanks wetlands and cultivated fields the plant is characterized by its small white daisy-like flowers with numerous narrow petals surrounding a yellow to greenish disc floret and it blooms throughout much of the year in favorable climates the stems are slender and either prostrate or ascending while the leaves are simple lanceolate and oppositely arranged with a slightly rough texture false daisy is often considered a weed in agricultural fields but it has immense importance in traditional medicine systems especially Ayurveda Unani.

And Traditional Chinese Medicine in Ayurveda it is known as bhringraj and is revered as the king of herbs for hair care as it is believed to promote hair growth prevent premature graying and strengthen the scalp extracts of the leaves are commonly infused in oils to create bhringraj oil which is widely used for hair nourishment beyond hair care the plant has a variety of medicinal uses it is considered a powerful hepatoprotective herb meaning it helps in protecting and rejuvenating the liver and is often prescribed for conditions such as jaundice hepatitis and other liver-related ailments the leaves contain bioactive compounds like wedelolactone and ecliptine which have demonstrated anti-inflammatory antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

It is also used traditionally to treat skin disorders wounds insect bites and eye infections in some regions false daisy is consumed as a herbal remedy for improving immunity and supporting overall vitality and in folk medicine it has been employed for treating respiratory issues digestive problems and even snake bites culturally the plant holds symbolic significance in some traditions where it is associated with healing rejuvenation and longevity agriculturally it is considered invasive in some areas due to its rapid spreading nature as it thrives in moist fertile soils and can quickly colonize disturbed lands despite.