Manjistha Kvatha Madder Decoction

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. Systemic 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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