Rubia cordifolia Scientific Details Manjistha (മഞ്ചിഷ്ടാ)
Rubia cordifolia (Manjishta മഞ്ചിഷ്ടാ) also known as Indian madder, is a flowering plant belonging to the coffee family, Rubiaceae. It’s widely cultivated for a red pigment extracted from its roots.
Here are some scientific details about Rubia cordifolia:
- Classification:
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Order: Gentianales
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Genus: Rubia
- Species: Rubia cordifolia L
Manjishta Plant Details :-
- Perennial climbing herb that can grow up to 3.5 meters tall.
- Evergreen leaves, usually lanceolate or ovate, with a size ranging from 1.5 to 4 cm long and 0.5 to 1.5 cm broad. The leaves are arranged in whorls of 4-8 around the stem.
- Small flowers (3–5 mm across) with five pale yellow petals, clustered in dense racemes and arranged in a panicle.
- Produces small red to black berries (4–6 mm diameter) after flowering.
- Distribution: The native range of Rubia cordifolia spans from Greece and Sudan to South Africa and Asia.
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Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia) Manjistha How to use for skin brightening?
1. You can use directly mix with rose water and apply
2. Mix with yoghurt,rice flaour and manjista powder mix and apply
You can apply at least 7 days See the amazing results for your skin
- Oral: Manjishtha supplements are available in capsules, tablets, and powders.
- The recommended dosage varies depending on the product, but it is typically 500-1000 mg per day.
- Topical: Manjishtha powder can be mixed with water or yogurt to form a paste and applied to the skin.
- It can also be added to other skincare products such as face masks and cleansers.
- Skincare products: Many skincare products contain manjishtha as an ingredient.
- These products can be found in stores and online.
Precautions:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women: Manjishtha should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Medications: Manjishtha may interact with certain medications.
- It is important to talk to your doctor before using manjishtha if you are taking any medications.
- Allergic reactions: Some people may experience allergic reactions to manjishtha.
- If you experience any side effects after using manjishtha discontinue use and consult a doctor.
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