Manjistha Kvatha
Madder Decoction
Tradition:
Ayurveda
Source / Author:
Bhaisajya Ratnavali
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Rubia cordifolia | ||
|
Psoralea cordifolia | ||
|
Azadiracta indica | ||
|
Clerodendron phlomoides | ||
|
Terminalia chebula | ||
|
Berberis aristata | ||
|
Emblica officinalis | ||
|
Adhatoda vasica | ||
|
Asparagus racemosus | ||
|
Sida cordifolia | ||
|
Glycyrrhiza glabra | ||
|
Patol |
Trichosanthes dioica | |
|
Vetivera zizanoides | ||
|
Tinospora cordifolia | ||
|
Pterocarpus santalinus | ||
|
Cinnamomum zeylanicum |
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 (SLE)
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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