{"id":156526,"date":"2022-03-09T12:26:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T06:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=156526"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:23:54","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha\/","title":{"rendered":"Manjistha (Indian Madder): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects &amp; More!"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4518ed60a5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4518ed60a5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha\/#Chemical_Constituents_of_Manjistha\" >Chemical Constituents of Manjistha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha\/#Uses_of_Manjistha\" >Uses of Manjistha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha\/#Benefits_of_Manjistha\" >Benefits of Manjistha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha\/#How_to_Use_the_Herb\" >How to Use the Herb?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha\/#Side_Effects_of_Manjistha\" >Side Effects of Manjistha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-manjistha\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manjistha consists of dried roots of Rubia cordifolia L. (family Rubiaceae). It is also known as Manjitha or Manjit in Hindi and Indian Madder in English. Manjistha is found throughout the country<a href=\"https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>. The plant has a long and cylindrical root with red-colored bark. Its flowers are small, white, or greenish, whereas fruits are globose, dark purple or, black. Stems have a long, woody, and rough base<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubia cordifolia has been traditionally used for its medicinal benefits. Apart from therapeutic benefits, it is also used as a natural hair dye and food colorant<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Constituents_of_Manjistha\"><\/span><strong>Chemical Constituents of Manjistha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The various chemical constituents present in Manjistha are quinones, iridoids, oleananes triterpenoids, bicyclic hexapeptides, and anthraquinones. Some notable anthraquinones are alizarin, purpurin, and rubicordifolin<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>. Apart from various phytochemicals, carbohydrates and amino acids are also present in the roots of Manjistha<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/343826995_Therapeutic_Importance_of_Rubia_cordifolia_Linn_and_its_Phytochemical_Analysis\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_of_Manjistha\"><\/span><strong>Uses of Manjistha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The therapeutic uses of Manjistha are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Traditionally, Manjistha has been used in the treatment of liver fluke, maggots, dysentery, wounds, and intestinal worms in animals<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manjistha is commonly used as a blood purifier. It has many other therapeutic properties like calcium channel blocking, anti-diabetic, anti-stress, and anti-platelet.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has anticancer activity and is used in the treatment of skin disorders<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The anthraquinones found in Manjistha have many biological activities, such as antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, antifungal, immunomodulatory, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimalarial, antioxidant antileukemic, and mutagenic<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><sup>,<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/331398141_34_A_review_on_Rubia_cordifolia_Its_phyto_constituents_and_therapeutic_uses\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Manjistha\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Manjistha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Benefits of Manjistha for Cardiovascular Disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-375x250.webp\" alt=\"cardiac health\" class=\"wp-image-208265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27062941\/view-anatomic-heart-model-educational-purpose-with-stethoscope-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The cardioprotective benefit of Manjistha is likely to be due to the synergistic effect of all the bioactive components<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5954628\/\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The calcium channel-blocking constituents of Manjistha root extract show spasmolytic activity similar to that of verapamil<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><div id=\"sfa_container_156526\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_156526\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Benefits of Manjistha for Treating Acne<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-375x250.webp\" alt=\"woman with acne\" class=\"wp-image-239304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/blog-images-1.pharmeasy.in\/blog\/production\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/19071831\/confident-young-woman-with-acne-close-up-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The anti-bacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of Manjistha are beneficial for the skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manjistha extract inhibits acne-causing bacteria and is helpful in managing external inflammations like ulcers and skin conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anthraquinones found in the extract show anti-acne activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis, Malassezia furfur, and Propionibacterium acne when compared with standard Clindamycin gel<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/302902410_ManjisthaRubia_Cordifolia-_A_helping_herb_in_cure_of_acne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Benefits of Manjistha for Managing Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-375x250.webp\" alt=\"diabetes\" class=\"wp-image-257103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Diabetes-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The root extract of Rubia cordifolia shows hypoglycemic activity due to the presence of various bioactive components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administration of the root extract showed significant hypoglycemic activity in an animal study<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Anticancer Benefits of Manjistha<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cancer-375x227.webp\" alt=\"cancer\" class=\"wp-image-256387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cancer-375x227.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cancer-1024x619.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cancer-768x464.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cancer-1536x928.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cancer-2048x1237.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cancer-480x290.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cancer-794x480.webp 794w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/cancer-150x91.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The cyclic hexapeptides and quinones of Rubia showed significant anticancer activity against various proliferating cells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The antitumor activity of cyclic hexapeptide was comparable to that of deoxy-boarding and less than that of vincristine against leukemia cell lines<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Benefits of Manjistha for Wound Healing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-375x250.webp\" alt=\"wound healing\" class=\"wp-image-254803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-2048x1367.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-719x480.webp 719w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/wound-healing-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Manjistha has shown effectiveness in wound healing in experimental models<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Benefits of Manjistha for Managing Psoriasis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-375x250.webp\" alt=\"psoriasis\" class=\"wp-image-259020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/psoriasis-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The antiproliferative activity of Manjistha extract is beneficial for the management of psoriasis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ethanolic root extract of Manjistha has significant antiproliferative activity<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Benefits of Manjistha for Preventing Liver Damage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"375\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-375x250.webp\" alt=\"liver health\" class=\"wp-image-252298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/liver-health-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Manjistha extract has shown hepatoprotective (preventing liver damage) activity in many animal trials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubiadin, a major component of Manjistha root extract, also showed potent hepatoprotective action against liver damage in a rat model<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Manjistha might be your ally in bone diseases. I recently came across a study<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32727092\/\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/a> conducted in 2020 that says the root of Manjistha contains a compound that may prove to be useful as a phytomedicine for the treatment of bone disorders.<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32727092\/\"><strong><em>Dr. Siddharth Gupta, BAMS, MD (Ayu)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-licorice-mulethi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Licorice (Mulethi): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects, and More!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_the_Herb\"><\/span><strong>How to Use the Herb?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ayurvedic formulations containing Manjistha available to be used in cases of skin diseases, blood purification, bacterial infections, pain, and wounds<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/302902410_ManjisthaRubia_Cordifolia-_A_helping_herb_in_cure_of_acne\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>. Some examples are given below,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Laghu Manjisthaadi kwatha is used in the treatment of skin diseases.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mukhakrantimkar leap can be used to improve the glow of the face.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raktasodhana can be used as a blood purifier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vranaropaka can be used for wound healing.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vedanasthapana can be used as an analgesic<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/302902410_ManjisthaRubia_Cordifolia-_A_helping_herb_in_cure_of_acne\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Ayurvedic physician will prescribe you the form and dose as per your health condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-ashokarishta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em> Ashokarishta \u2013 Uses, Benefits, Side Effects &amp; Precautions<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Effects_of_Manjistha\"><\/span><strong>Side Effects of Manjistha<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lack of data about the safety of oral consumption and the topical application of Manjistha. Therefore, use this herb at the discretion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doctor<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-precautions-of-suhaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em> Suhaga \u2013 Uses, Benefits &amp; Precautions<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763362911358\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is Manjistha?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Manjistha consists of dried roots of <em>Rubia cordifolia<\/em>, belonging to the family Rubiaceae<a href=\"https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763362924166\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is Manjistha called in Hindi?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Manjistha is called Manjit or Manjitha in Hindi<a href=\"https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763362934986\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the uses of Manjistha?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Manjistha is commonly used as a blood purifier. It has many other therapeutic properties like calcium channel blocking, anti-diabetic, anti-platelet, and anti-stress. It is used in the treatment of skin problems and has anticancer properties<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>. The anthraquinones present in Manjistha have many biological characteristics, such as antimicrobial, hypotensive, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimalarial, antioxidant, antileukemic, and mutagenic<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/331398141_34_A_review_on_Rubia_cordifolia_Its_phyto_constituents_and_therapeutic_uses\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763362943115\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the side effects of Manjjistha?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is a lack of safety evaluations of Manjistha in human beings. Therefore, take this herb under the supervision of your doctor.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763362955295\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can Manjistha interact with other medications?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No reported data on herb-drug interaction is available.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763362964184\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the various health benefits of Manjistha?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Manjistha is beneficial in managing wounds, psoriasis, liver damage, heart disorders, cancer, diabetes, and acne<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763362973028\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Manjistha good for the heart?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, it is good for the heart as Manjistha root extract has cardioprotective benefits<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763362980705\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is Manjistha good for the liver?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Manjistha has hepatoprotective benefits. It protects the liver from potential damage<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763362992160\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the benefits of Manjistha for the skin?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities of Manjistha are beneficial for the skin. Manjistha extract inhibits acne-causing bacteria and is helpful in managing external inflammations like ulcers and skin conditions. Anthraquinones found in the extract show anti-acne activity against Malassezia furfur, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Propionibacterium acne when compared with standard Clindamycin gel<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/302902410_ManjisthaRubia_Cordifolia-_A_helping_herb_in_cure_of_acne\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Pharmacopoeia Commission For Indian Medicine &amp; Homoeopathy. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Of India Part-I Volume-IX Government of India Ministry of AYUSH 2016. 2016. Available from:<a href=\"https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> https:\/\/pcimh.gov.in\/show_content.php?lang=1&amp;level=1&amp;ls_id=56&amp;lid=54<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Patil R, Mohan M, Kasture V, Kasture S. Rubia cordifolia: a review. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine [Internet]. 2009 Mar 31 [cited 2022 Feb 9];9(1):1\u201313. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/244943682_Rubia_cordifolia_a_review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. (PDF) Therapeutic Importance of Rubia cordifolia Linn. and its Phytochemical Analysis [Internet]. [cited 2022 Feb 16]. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/343826995_Therapeutic_Importance_of_Rubia_cordifolia_Linn_and_its_Phytochemical_Analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/343826995_Therapeutic_Importance_of_Rubia_cordifolia_Linn_and_its_Phytochemical_Analysis\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Meena AK. A review on Rubia cordifolia Its phyto constituents and therapeutic uses [Internet]. Vol. 2. 2010. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/331398141_34_A_review_on_Rubia_cordifolia_Its_phyto_constituents_and_therapeutic_uses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/331398141_34_A_review_on_Rubia_cordifolia_Its_phyto_constituents_and_therapeutic_uses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Chandrashekar B, Prabhakara S, Mohan T, Shabeer D, Bhandare B, Nalini M, et al. Characterization of Rubia cordifolia L. root extract and its evaluation of cardioprotective effect in Wistar rat model. Indian Journal of Pharmacology [Internet]. 2018 Jan 1 [cited 2022 Feb 10];50(1):12. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5954628\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5954628\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. (PDF) Manjistha(Rubia Cordifolia)- A helping herb in cure of acne [Internet]. [cited 2022 Feb 9]. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/302902410_ManjisthaRubia_Cordifolia-_A_helping_herb_in_cure_of_acne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/302902410_ManjisthaRubia_Cordifolia-_A_helping_herb_in_cure_of_acne<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Park KR, Lee JY, Kim BM, Kang SW, Yun HM. TMARg, a Novel Anthraquinone Isolated from Rubia cordifolia Nakai, Increases Osteogenesis and Mineralization through BMP2 and \u03b2-Catenin Signaling. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Jul 27;21(15):5332. doi: 10.3390\/ijms21155332. PMID: 32727092; PMCID: PMC7432489. 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