Himalaya Manjishtha is pure herb extract of Indian Madder or Rubia cordifolia. It is available in the form of capsules and each capsule contains 250 mg extract of Rubia cordifolia. Rubia cordifolia is one of the most important herbs for treating skin diseases due to its liver supporting and detoxifying properties.
Detoxification is the process of removing harmful substances and poisons from the body. Our body is exposed to various toxins that are present in the diet (pesticides, food additives) and environment (chemicals). Various toxins (Ama dosha) are also formed in the body due to digestive health issues (the liver problems, indigestion, constipation, etc.). Accumulation of toxic substance in the body over the time is responsible for various chronic diseases such as chronic urticaria, allergies, arthritis, asthma, chronic infections, depression, diabetes, headaches, heart disease, high cholesterol, digestive disorders, mental illness, arthritis, and skin diseases. The symptoms of toxins in the body also include skin eruptions, urticaria, rash, cough, diarrhea, clogged sinus, fever, irritability, etc.
The accumulated toxins especially affect our skin. Impurities in the blood trigger immune inflammatory reactions and results in psoriasis, eczema, and other eruptions on the skin. Blood impurities cause the skin to turn dark. There are rashes, acne, and pimples. The skin appears dull and glows less. The removal of these toxins from the body helps to treat chronic conditions. The cleansing helps to improve overall health and skin condition.
In Ayurveda, there are many herbs and spices which helps to detoxify the blood and Manjishtha is one of them. It is especially useful in eczematous dermatosis and diseases of the spleen, obstinate skin diseases, erysipelas, and oedema. It is an excellent aid for the promotion of complexion. It is deobstruent and tonic to the liver and spleen, emmenagogue, diuretic and as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Here is given more about this medicine, such as benefits, indication/therapeutic uses, composition, and dosage.
- Manufacturer: Himalaya Drug Company
- Availability: Online and at medical stores
- Type of medicine: Pure Herb extract of Rubia cordifolia
- Main Indication: Effective in skin pigmentation disorders
- Suitable for: People above the age of 14
Vernacular names of Rubia cordifolia
- Sanskrit: Yojnavalli, Vastrarajini, Rakta
- Assamese: Phuvva
- Bengali: Manjistha, Manjith
- English: Indian Maddar
- Gujrati: Manjitha
- Hindi: Manjitha, Manjit
- Kannada: Manjustha
- Malayalam: Manjatti
- Marathi: Manjihtha
- Punjabi: Manjistha, Manjit
- Tamil: Manjitte
- Telugu: Manjishtha
- Urdu: Majeeth
- Parts used: Roots and whole plant
Ingredients of Himalaya Manjishtha
Each capsule contains 250mg extract of Manjishtha
Manjistha / Manjista / Manjishta / Indian Madder (Rubia cordifolia Syn. Rubia manjith Roxb) is a perennial, prickly or scabrous, climbing herb belonging to plant family Rubiaceae. The roots of the plant are the mainly used in Ayurveda for medicinally purpose.
Manjistha is a blood purifier and extensively used against blood, skin and urinary diseases. Manjistha is sweet, bitter, acrid, astringent, thermogenic, anti-dysenteric, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, anodyne, anthelmintic, antiseptic, constipating, diuretic, galacto purifier, rejuvenating and tonic.
Manjistha is used in arthritis, cough, diabetes, discoloration of the skin, dysmenorrhea, general debility, hemorrhoids, hematuria, intermittent fevers, jaundice, leucorrhoea, neuralgia, pectoral diseases, pharyngitis, skin diseases, slow healing of broken bones, tubercular conditions of the skin and mucous tissue, tuberculosis, urogenital disorders, inflammations, and many other diseases.
Ayurvedic Properties
Manjistha is astringent, bitter, sweet in taste (Rasa), pungent after digestion (Vipaka), and is hot in effect (Virya).
- Rasa (taste on the tongue): Kashaya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet), Tikta (Bitter)
- Guna (Pharmacological Action): Guru (Heavy), Ruksha (Dry)
- Virya (Action): Ushna (Heating)
- Vipaka (transformed state after digestion): Katu (Pungent)
It is a Katu Vipak herb. Vipak refers to post-digestive (effect after digestion/cooking of Rasa) effect of tastes after its mixing with digestive juices. It is the long-term effect of the herb.
Katu Viapk herbs increase dryness in the body. Such foods reduce fertility and Kapha.
Ayurvedic Action / Karma
- Kaphapittashamak: Pacifies aggravated Pitta and kapha.
- Kusthaghna: herbs which treat skin diseases.
- Pittahar: Pacifies Pitta.
- Rakta shodhana (rakta prasadana): herbs which clean the blood and change its chemistry so that it does not cause inflammatory problems.
- Shodhana: herbs which actually clear the excess doshas out of the body.
- Shonita sthapana: herbs which are hemostatic.
- Stambhana: herbs which are astringent stop bleeding and are drying.
- Varnya: Increases the glow of complexion or establishes normal glow.
- Vishaghna: Cures various types of symptoms caused by poison and complications arising therefrom.
Biomedical Action
- Analgesic: Relieve pain.
- Anti-inflammatory: Reducing inflammation by acting on body mechanisms.
- Antiseptic: Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.
- Astringents: Constrict tissues; styptic.
- Deobstruent: Removing obstructions; having the power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body. It clear obstruction from the liver and gall bladder and cleanses them.
- Depurative: Purifying agent.
- Emmenagogue: Stimulates or increases menstrual flow.
- Tonic: Restore or improve health or well-being.
Important Therapeutic Uses of Himalaya manjishtha
- Acne, pimple
- Age Spots
- Blood purification
- Diseases of ears – Karna Roga
- Diseases of eyes – Akshi Roga
- Diseases of Vagina – Yoni Roga
- Eczema
- Erysipelas – Visarp
- Inflammation due to phlegm – Shleshmaja Shotha
- Itching
- Leprosy – Kushtha
- Melasma
- Pigmentation problems of the skin
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Rheumatism
- Skin disorders
The Dosage of Himalaya manjishtha
The recommended dosage of medicine is One capsule.
- It should be taken twice a day, in the morning and evening.
- It is to be taken with water.
- Or take as directed by a doctor.
Suggestions, Contraindications, Interactions, Side-effects, and Warnings
- Pure Herbs are recommended for children above the age of 14.
- It is completely safe to take this medicine in recommended doses.
- It has no known contraindications.
- Effectivity of herbal medicine depends on many factors. A medicine suitable for one person may not essentially give the same result in another person.
- The exact dose depends on the age, strength, digestive power of the patient, the nature of the illness, the state of the viscera and humours, and the properties of individual drugs.
- Keep away from the sight and reach of children.
- Do not take any medicine during pregnancy without consulting doctor.
Tips:
- Use mild soap.
- Do not take Pitta vardhak/heating food items, spicy-oily and heavy to digest food items.
- Wear clean cotton clothes.
- Do not touch pimples with your fingers.
- Avoid touching affected skin areas.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Limit salt intake. Excess salt intake causes water retention in the body. This contributes to swelling, and retention of toxins in the body.