Manjistha Powder

Botanical Name: Rubia cordifolia

INCI: RUBIA CORDIFOLIA ROOT POWDER

Common Names: Manjistha, Indian Madder

Plant Part: Root

Physical Form: Fine Herbal Powder

Product Overview

Manjishta, also known as Manjistha or Indian Madder, is a traditional botanical ingredient obtained from the roots of Rubia cordifolia, a plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family.

Its characteristic reddish colour has made it historically valuable in natural colouring applications, including textiles and traditional herbal preparations. Manjishta also has a long history in Ayurvedic practices, particularly in herbal preparations associated with skin care.

Modern scientific research has investigated the plant's phytochemical constituents, including anthraquinones and other naturally occurring compounds.

CosmySupplies Manjishta Powder is supplied as a fine herbal powder with a brick-red appearance, suitable for customers exploring botanical raw materials and developing appropriate herbal or personal care formulations.

Key Features

• Derived from Rubia cordifolia roots

• Fine herbal powder

• Characteristic brick-red appearance

• Particle size specification: 100% passes through 40 mesh

• Botanical with a documented history of traditional use

• Root-derived material associated with natural red colouring

Applications

Traditional herbal preparations

Manjishta has a long history of use in Ayurvedic and other traditional herbal systems. Its roots are documented in preparations associated with traditional skin care and botanical practices.

DIY herbal skin care

Manjishta is relevant to the study and development of herbal masks, botanical pastes and other topical personal care preparations. Formulators should evaluate colour, compatibility, skin tolerance and the intended finished product.

Herbal hair care

The botanical has historical associations with hair colouring and herbal hair preparations. Its colour contribution and suitability should be assessed in the intended formulation.

Natural colouring

Indian Madder roots have historically been used to obtain reddish colouring materials for textiles and other traditional applications.

Cosmetic and personal care formulation

Manjishta Powder may be evaluated as a botanical raw material in suitable cosmetic and personal care products, subject to formulation testing and applicable requirements.

Botanical Properties and Research

Scientific literature on Rubia cordifolia reports the presence of several classes of phytochemicals, including anthraquinones.

Extracts and isolated compounds from the plant have been investigated for antioxidant and other biological activities. Much of this evidence is preclinical and does not establish equivalent benefits for every commercially supplied root powder.

Technical Specifications

Storage and Handling

Store in a cool, dry and clean place, protected from direct sunlight, heat, moisture and foreign odours. Keep the packaging tightly closed after opening and use clean, dry utensils during handling.

Quality and Documentation

Certificate of Analysis (COA) available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manjishta Powder?

Manjishta Powder is a botanical powder derived from the roots of Rubia cordifolia, also known as Indian Madder.

Is Manjishta the same as Manjistha?

Yes. Manjishta and Manjistha are commonly used alternative spellings for the same botanical ingredient.

What colour is Manjishta Powder?

The supplied material is described as a brick-red powder.

What is Manjishta traditionally used for?

Manjishta has a history of use in Ayurveda, traditional herbal preparations and natural colouring applications.

Can Manjishta Powder be used in DIY skin care?

It may be evaluated for suitable topical herbal preparations. Compatibility, skin tolerance and the intended formulation should be assessed before use.

Can Manjishta Powder be used in food or oral preparations?

Historical literature describes food-related and medicinal uses of Rubia cordifolia. Suitability of a specific commercial powder for ingestion or oral use requires separate grade, safety and regulatory verification.

Is a Certificate of Analysis available?

Yes. The COA is available on request.