Description
Manghisti is a climbing herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. For its vibrant red roots and potent therapeutic properties.
Sans,Bom,Mah,&Can.-Manjista; Chitravalli. Eng.-Indian Madder;Dyer’s madder. Ger.-farberwurxel. Hind&Ben.-manjit. Bom.-Itari. Tel.-Mandastic. Tam.-Manditta; Manjitti.
Uses.-Dried root was much used in dropsy,paralysis,jaundice,amenorrhoea and visceral obstructions. They regard the fruits as useful in hepatic obstructions. A paste made by rubbing up the roots with honey is a valuable application for freckles and other discolouration of the skin; also external inflamations,ulcers and skin diseases such as pityriasis versicolor etc.
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