Manjistha

Description :

A perennial herbaceous climber, manjishta grows to a height of 1.5 meters. The woody based stem is long, rough and grooved. Its evergreen leaves are in whorls of four, about 5 to 10 cm in length. They are long, variable, cordate, rough above and smooth beneath.The flowers are small, about 0.3 to 2.5 cm long black and greenish-black in color. The plant bears red to black berries that are globose, fleshy, smooth and shining, with two small seeds. The roots are reddish, cylindrical, and flexuous, with a thin red bark and 4 to 8 cm length. Manjishta can be found throughout India, at a height above 3,500 meters.  

Details:

Botanical Name : Rubia Tinctoria

Latin Name: Rubia cardifolia

Sanskrit Name: Manjishta

Common Name: Indian Madder, Manjit Gandari, Manchatti, Manjishta,Samanga, Manjith

Habitat: Found in the Himalayas and the hill stations of India

Family Name: Rubiaceae

Parts Used: Root, Fruit

Medicinal Uses:

• Manjishta is widely used both internally and externally.
• It is a potent blood purifier and anti-diarrhoeal.
• The herb is an appetizer, digestant, vermicide, and even destroys ama.
• Manjishta is recommended in skin diseases associated with edema and oozing.
• The herb is used in wounds and ulcers dressing, to dry them up and make them heal promptly.
• Its decoction is used to wash the chronic wounds that are then dressed up with the external extract.
• The roots’ powder, when mixed with ghee, is beneficial for the treatment of acne.
• The paste of manjishta’s root removes freckles and discoloration of the skin.
• When used with honey, the herb heals inflammation and gives the skin an even tone and smoothness.
• It is good for treating gastrointestinal ailments like loss of appetite, dyspepsia and worm infestations.
• Manjishta is used in a number of skin disorders, like erysipelas, eczema, acne, scabies and allergic manifestations.
• The herb controls irritation of nerves and pacifies the mind.
• The cold infusion of manjishta improves menstrual bleeding and relieves the pain in dysmenorrheal.
• It is useful in post-natal ailments since it stimulates and cleanses the uterus.
• It is an effective medicament for hoarseness of voice.
• Since it is anti-diabetic, it is used for treating urinary calculi.
• This herb is also used to cleanse and regulate liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys.
• The fruit is useful in hepatic obstructions.

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