Manjistha Scientific Name
Rubia cordifolia
Manjistha Other Names
English: Indian Madder
Hindi: Manjistha
Sanskrit: Manjista
Hindi: Manjistha
Sanskrit: Manjista
What is Manjistha?
Manjistha or Indian madder is a root of the herb known for it’s incredible blood purification property and widely used in Ayurveda, especially for treating disorders associated with blood impurities. It helps in disintegrating the blockages in blood flow and removes sluggish blood. It promotes skin whitening when used externally on skin. It has an astringent property which helps in keeping the skin shiny and healthy. Washing eyes with decoction containing Manjistha reduces watery discharge through eyes.
Manjistha has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory property that prevents skin acne and rashes and reduces associated inflammation. It is also very useful in treating diarrhea, indigestion and maintaining healthy blood glucose levels.
Common forms of Manjistha
Powder, Oil, Tablets, Capsules
Manjistha is commonly used for:
- Allergies
- Conjunctivitis
- Curative Cold Sores
- Treating and preventing Acne problem
- Improving skin and hair
- Tendinitis
- Fatigue
- Treating psoriasis
- Reducing the risk of kidney stones
- Boosting immune system
- Reducing the risk of urinary diseases like uterine bleeding, urinary discharge or stones
- Treating epilepsy
- Shingles
- Edema
- Nosebleed
- Poor Circulation
- Varicose Veins
Manjistha Dosage
Powder: ½ – 1 teaspoon or as per your requirement
Oil: 2-5 drops or as per your requirement
Capsule: 1-2 capsules twice a day
Tablet: 1-2 tablets twice a day
Oil: 2-5 drops or as per your requirement
Capsule: 1-2 capsules twice a day
Tablet: 1-2 tablets twice a day
Manjistha Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: Constipation, mainly in case of over-consumption.
Not so common side-effects: Urine and stool color might change into orange or brown.
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Avoid using without medical supervision.
Children: Not known.
Not so common side-effects: Urine and stool color might change into orange or brown.
Pregnant and nursing mothers: Avoid using without medical supervision.
Children: Not known.
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