{"product_id":"manjistha-powder","title":"Pure Manjistha Powder 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eManjistha is the herb Ayurveda reaches for when the concern is skin. It is used both ways — taken internally and applied as a pack — and the traditional view is that it works best when you do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is pure root powder of \u003cem\u003eRubia cordifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Manjistha Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManjistha is Indian madder, a climbing plant whose root yields a deep red dye. The same red pigment that made it a textile dye for centuries is tied to its use in Ayurveda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassical texts class it as the foremost \u003cem\u003eraktashodhaka\u003c\/em\u003e herb — a blood purifier — and in Ayurveda skin and blood are treated as the same subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClear skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManjistha's principal use. It is the herb most associated in Ayurveda with clarity and evenness of complexion, taken over time rather than applied for a quick result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEven skin tone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed traditionally for uneven tone and marks, both internally and as a pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlood purification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts classical role. In Ayurvedic reasoning most skin problems trace back to the blood, which is why a skin herb is described this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLymphatic support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used to support the body's natural drainage and clearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing It on the Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor clarity and glow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp manjistha powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tsp curd or rose water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ tsp honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave 15 minutes, rinse with cool water. Twice a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor marks and uneven tone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp manjistha powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/skin-care\"\u003emultani mitti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose water to mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave 15 minutes. Once a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor dry or sensitive skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ tsp manjistha powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tsp \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aloe-vera-gel\"\u003ealoe vera gel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave 10 minutes. Once a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA warning worth taking seriously:\u003c\/strong\u003e manjistha is a dye. Left on too long it will tint the skin faintly orange, and it will permanently stain towels, clothes and basins. Use a dark old towel and rinse the basin straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaking It Internally\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e½ teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm water, once a day. The usual method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ teaspoon mixed into honey, taken in the morning. Easier — manjistha is bitter and astringent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a kadha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 teaspoon simmered in 2 cups of water until reduced to one cup. Strain and drink warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ teaspoon (about 1.5g) once a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ to 1 teaspoon a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning, empty stomach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 weeks. Skin changes are slow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOn the skin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnce or twice a week as a pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Manjistha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrick red to reddish-brown.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the clearest marker of all — pale or brown powder is not proper manjistha root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBitter and astringent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinely sifted\u003c\/strong\u003e, without woody fragments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot only\u003c\/strong\u003e, not whole plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed pack with a manufacturing date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Be Careful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone on blood thinners, without medical advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatch test on the inner arm before the first face pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManjistha may turn urine a reddish colour. This is the pigment and is harmless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal or external — which works better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTraditionally both together. The pack acts on the surface, the internal dose on what Ayurveda considers the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stain my face?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot if you rinse at 15 minutes. Left longer it can leave a faint orange tint that washes off over a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stain my towels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, permanently. Use an old dark one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before I see anything on my skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEight to twelve weeks taken internally. The packs show a difference sooner but more superficially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with neem or turmeric?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Manjistha with neem is a common combination for problem skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% pure Manjistha root powder (\u003cem\u003eRubia cordifolia\u003c\/em\u003e). No fillers, no preservatives, no added colour or fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSSAI Licence No. (Manufacturer):\u003c\/strong\u003e 12223027000989\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSSAI Licence No. (Marketer):\u003c\/strong\u003e 22226112000739\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months from the date of packing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Close the pack tightly after every use. Use a dry spoon.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarketed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayurveda Amrita\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSSAI Licence No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22226112000739\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 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