MANJISHTHA - USES IN OBGY

It is main content of many cosmetics due to its Varnya property.

It is known as Manjishth in Marathi, Majith in Hindi, Manjishtha in Sanskrit & Indian maddar in English.

Latin Name - Rubia cordifolia

Family - Rubiaceae 

                      

Properties -

Rasa - Tikta, Kashya , Madhur

Virya - Ushna

Vipaka - Katu

Guna - Guru , Ruksha

Chemical Constituents - Manjistin , Purpurin

Parts Used - Roots

USES -

🌱Stanyashodhan - It is used Kaphapittaj dushtastanya .

🌱Shukra-aartav vaha Srotas -

🌿 Due to Ushna virya , it works as Garbhashayottejak ( stimulates uterine muscles) & shodhan.( cleansing action on uterus)

🌿So., it is used in Kashtartava( Dysmenorrhoea) & Anartava (Amenorrhoea).

🌿 it is used after delivery for Garbhashaya shodhan ( cleansing action of uterus).

🌿 Garbhashaygat apana & raja gets normal direction.( anuloman) so, Katiprushtashool gets relived.

🌿 so , it is used in Sutikaroga & Yoni Roga.

🌿 In Aartava dosha - Manjishtha fant  25 gm is used.

Note - this post is for educational purposes only.

ref - Ayurveda textbooks.