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Manjistha Kvatha
Madder Decoction
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Tradition:
Ayurveda

Source / Author:
Bhaisajya Ratnavali

Herb Name
Manjistha (Madder)
Bakuchi (Psoralea)
Neem
Agnimantha
Haritaki (Chebula)
Daruharidra (Barberry)
Amalaki (Emblic Myrobalan)
Vasaka (Adhatoda)
Shatavari (Asparagus)

Bala (Sida)
Yashtimadhu (Licorice)
Patol
Usheer (Vetiver)
Guduchi (Tinospora)
Rakta chandan (Red Sandal)
Tvak (Cinnamon)

Latin
Rubia cordifolia
Psoralea cordifolia
Azadiracta indica
Clerodendron phlomoides
Terminalia chebula
Berberis aristata

Emblica officinalis
Adhatoda vasica
Asparagus racemosus
Sida cordifolia
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Trichosanthes dioica
Vetivera zizanoides
Tinospora cordifolia
Pterocarpus santalinus
Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Amount















equal parts

Preparation:
One part of the mixture is decocted in 16 parts of water down to 4 parts, then strained and kept.

Function:
Clears Heat and Toxin, Clears Heat from the Blood, Relieves Itching

Use:
1. Acne
2. Acne Rosacea
3. Chronic Eczema
4. Psoriasis
5. Vitiligo
6. Pruritus
7. Dermatitis
8. Chronic skin conditions with roughness and discoloration
9. S
ystemic Lupus Erythematosus
10. Enhances skin radiance and beautifies the skin


Dose:
50 mls twice daily.

Cautions:
Not used during Pregnancy

Modifications:
1. With Constipation or strong Heat, add Rhubarb
2. For Tumors, take with Kaisor Guggulu


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