Arabic Name : Arook Ahmer, Fuvvaj
English Name : Indian Madder
Hindi Name : Manjith, Majith
Latin name : Rubia cordifolia Linn.
Persian Name : Rabunas
Punjabi Name : Manjistha, Manjit
Sanskrit Name : Manjishtha, Yojnavalli, Rakta
Urdu Name : Majeeth
The root is credited with alterative, analgesic, anodyne, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antidysentric, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antitumor, antitussive, astringent, bitter, carminative, deobstruent, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, galactopurifier, haemostatic, immune regulatory, lithotriptic, styptic, thermogenic and tonic properties. It is used in rheumatism, oedema, jaundice, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea and visceral obstructions and also useful in skin infections, ulcers, inflammation and other skin disorders and improves complexion. It cleanses and regulates liver, spleen, pancreas and idneys. It also reduces the swellings of the liver and spleen. It regulates blood pressure, blood vessel constriction and tendency of blood to form clots. It has a decreased calcium oxalate crystallization effect in the kidney and disintegrates them. The roots are also used internally in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, internal and external haemorrhage and bronchitis.
Additionally it is used to treat cancer in general, as well as both benign and malignant tumors.
Recommended Dosage: 3 to 5 g powder of dried root.
Contraindication: This herb is not recommended during pregnancy.