herb data, Indian Madder, Rubia cordifolia, Rubia manjishta, Rubia secunda, Manjishtha, Manjit, holisticonline.com

**Herb Information**
Name: Indian Madder
Biological Name: Rubia cordifolia, Rubia manjishta, Rubia secunda Rubiaceae
Other Names: Indian Madder, Manjishtha, Manjit Gandari, Manchatti, Manjishta
Description: This is a climbing plant found in the Himalayas and hill stations in India.
Parts Used: Root, fruit
Medicinal Applications Action alterative, anti-tumor, astringent, deobstruent, diuretic, emmenagogue, hemostatic, lithotriptic Uses: amenorrhea bleeding blood circulation and purification cancer diarrhea dysentery dysmenorrhea edema heart disease hepatitis herpes jaundice joint pain kidney and gall stones menopause menorrhagia painful menstruation paralysis skin problems rheumatoid arthritis obstructions in urinary passages This herb is also used to cleanse and regulate liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. The fruit is useful in hepatic obstructions. Root paste removes freckles, and discoloration of the skin.
Dosage: Decoction, powder, paste, ghee
Safety: Caution: May cause severe chills. No further information about the safety of this herb is available. Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.