English: Common madder
Sanskrit: Manjishtha, Manjishtham, Harini, Gauri, Rohini, Rasayani, Tamramula, Bhandi, Lohita, Yashtika, Vijaya, Manjusha, Jvarahantri, Chadma.
Hindi: manchith मजित
Tamil: மஞ்சிட்டி
Malayalam: Manchatti മഞ്ചട്ടി
Indian Madder-Rubia cordifolia Lin. is a perennial climber herb, with tiny hooks at the leaves, grows up to 1.5 m in tall. The leaves are evergreen about 5 to 10 cm long and 2 to 3 cm wide, borne in whorls of 4 to 7 star-like in cross-section. The flowers are small, pale yellow, 5 mm across, with five petals, in dense racemes. The fruits are berries which is red to black in colour.
Leaf Arrangement
| Shape-Oblong | Margin-Entire | Venation-parallel |
Useful plant parts:
Root
Medicinal uses:
In Ayurveda:
Indian Madder (Manjistha) is primarily known for its blood-purifying properties. It treats skin disorders, promotes wound healing, and supports liver and kidney function. It is also used in formulations aimed at balancing Pitta and Kapha doshas
The roots of Indian Madder are the most valued part and are used in traditional medicine. They contain several bioactive compounds, including glycosides, anthraquinones (such as alizarin and purpurin), and tannins. These compounds are believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer properties.
Chemical content:
Alizarin
How to prepare medicines:
The decoction of root is used to increase HB, dried root powder mixed with rose water can be applied on the skin to treat skin to get smoothness, and this also can be used to reduce folding on the belly after delivery.
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