Manjistha
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Majith – Manjistha – Indian Madder – Rubia cordifolia
₹140.00 – ₹1,170.00Manjistha is classified as a bitter, astringent, sweet, and cooling herb. It is believed to have a balancing effect on the Pitta and Kapha doshas, while increasing Vata dosha.
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Ayurvedic classification of Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia):
Ayurvedic Classification Description Rasa (taste) Astringent, bitter, and sweet Guna (qualities) Heavy, dry, and cold Virya (potency) Cooling Vipaka (post-digestive effect) Sweet Dosha effect Pacifies Pitta and Kapha doshas Karma (actions) Blood purifier, detoxifying, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant Dhatu (tissue) affinity Works primarily on the blood and lymphatic tissues Srotas (channel) affinity Works primarily on the circulatory and lymphatic channels Prabhava (special effect) Purifies and cools the blood, supports healthy skin, and promotes overall detoxification Active compounds and their benefits found in manjistha (Rubia cordifolia):
Active Compound Benefits Anthraquinones (alizarin, purpurin, and munjistin) Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties Tannins Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties Flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, and rutin) Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties Xanthones Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties Glycosides Cardio-protective, hepatoprotective, and immune-boosting properties Betaine Liver-protective and anti-inflammatory properties