Inside Maha Manjishtadi
Manjistha
Neem
Turmeric
Guduchi
Amla
Bibhitaki
Maha Manjishtadi
Skin and blood-cleansing support*
- Supports a healthy, radiant complexion*
- Aids blood purification and supports healthy circulation*
- Supports joint health*
37 ingredients, incl. manjistha and neem ·37 ingredients · See all
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Ingredients
37 ingredients
Key herbs
ManjisthaRootShop →
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Also sold on their own: ManjisthaNeemGuduchiAmlaBibhitakiMusthaGinger
Plant-based capsule. No fillers or binders.
How to take
1 capsule, 2–3× a day
Give it a few weeks of daily use. Check with your healthcare provider if you have questions.
Food to avoid
11 items
Rice and pulses
Meat, seafood, eggs
Fried food
Peanuts and cashews
Curd
Tomato, garlic, ginger, chili
Canned food
Tea and coffee
Sour food
Cold drinks
Alcohol
Don’t combine milk with meat or seafood.
Traditional Ayurvedic diet guidance for Maha Manjishtadi. You don’t need to cut everything at once; start with the first few.
Storage
- Cool, dry place below 77°F (25°C)
- Lid on tight; leave any moisture pack inside
- Away from sunlight
- Not in the fridge: cold bottles collect moisture
Precautions
Shipping & returns
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Hair & skin · Ayurvedic formula
Clear skin starts with clean blood*
Manjistha with neem, turmeric, guduchi and amla in the classical formula for skin and blood.*
- Non-GMO
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian capsule
- No fillers or binders
- 37Ayurvedic ingredients
- 800 mgper capsule
- 90capsules
- 0fillers, binders or coatings
What it supports
Supports a healthy complexion.
Aids blood purification.
Broad classical support.
How the formula is built
Classical Ayurvedic formulas give every herb a role. Manjistha leads; the others support it. Tap a herb to shop it on its own.
- Lead herbpradhana
- Skin & cleansing
- Joints & comfort
- Immune support
- Antioxidant support
- Digestion
Manjistha
Meet the lead herb
Meet the lead herb: Manjistha
A red root once used to dye cloth, manjistha is Ayurveda's classic herb for clear skin and a healthy lymph system.*
- Botanical name
- Rubia cordifolia
- Part used
- Root
- Also called
- Indian madder
- Grows
- Hill forests of India
A day with Maha Manjishtadi
- Morning1 capsule after breakfast
- Evening1 capsule after dinner
- Every dayPlenty of water
Follow the amount on the pack, or your practitioner’s advice.
The traditional way, made simple
How Maha Manjishtadi compares with boiling a kwath (decoction).
| Maha Manjishtadi | Boiling a kwath (decoction) | |
|---|---|---|
| Time each day | A few seconds | 20 to 30 minutes of simmering |
| Taste | None. It's a capsule | Often bitter |
| Amount | 800 mg in every capsule | Hard to measure at home |
| On the go | Fits in a bag or pocket | Needs a stove and a pot |
| Herbs | All 37 in one | Buy and measure each one |
Herbs inside, also sold on their own
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Maha Manjishtadi: the complete guide
What it is, how to take it, safety
What Maha Manjishtadi is
Maha Manjishtadi is a classical Ayurvedic kwath, a decoction traditionally made by boiling a large blend of herbs in water. It is one of Ayurveda's best-known formulas for the skin and the blood, and it is named after its lead herb, manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), a climbing plant whose red root has been used as a dye and a skin herb for centuries. "Maha" means great, a sign of how many herbs it brings together.
Brewing a decoction twice a day is slow and bitter work. Our capsules give you the same formula as 800 mg of extract per capsule.
What is in it
The full recipe has more than 40 herbs. The main ones include:
- Manjistha, the classic Ayurvedic herb for clear skin and healthy blood
- Neem and turmeric, bitter herbs used for skin health
- Giloy (guduchi), used for immunity and to clear excess heat
- Amla and bibhitaki, from the triphala group
- Mustha, ginger and kutaj, which support digestion
- Bakuchi, pitpapra and mundi, traditional skin herbs
How Ayurveda uses it
Ayurveda links many skin concerns to rakta, the blood, and to excess Pitta (heat) and Kapha. Bitter, astringent herbs such as manjistha, neem and turmeric are the classic way to cool and clear rakta. Maha Manjishtadi is used to support:
- a clear, healthy complexion*
- healthy circulation and the body's natural cleansing*
- comfortable joints and a healthy urinary tract*
How to take it
- Dose: 1 capsule two or three times a day with warm water, at least 1 hour before or after meals.
- How long: skin turns over slowly. Give it 8 to 12 weeks before judging, alongside diet changes.
- Help it work: go easy on fried food, very spicy food, alcohol, yogurt at night and sour fermented food, all of which Ayurveda says aggravate Pitta in the blood. Drink enough water.
- Pairs with: Blood Cleaner or plain manjistha powder, under a practitioner's guidance.
Who should be careful
Avoid it in pregnancy and while nursing. Ask your healthcare provider first if you take medicine for blood sugar, blood thinners or any prescription medicine. The formula contains bakuchi, which can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight in some people, so use sun protection and stop if you notice redness after sun exposure. Manjistha can tint urine slightly pink-red; this is harmless.
Maha Manjishtadi vs Blood Cleaner
Both are built around manjistha and neem. Maha Manjishtadi is the classical recipe. Blood Cleaner is our own skin formula with a slightly different herb mix. Most people choose one, not both.
Maha Manjishtadi key facts
Ingredients, dose, price, shipping
| What it is | Multi-herb formula · Capsules |
|---|---|
| What it supports |
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| Health goal | Hair & skin |
| Key ingredients | Manjistha (root), Neem (leaf), Turmeric (rhizome), Guduchi (stem), Amla (fruit), Bibhitaki (fruit), Mustha (tuber), Ginger (rhizome) |
| Strength and size | 800 mg per capsule · 90 capsules |
| How to take | 1 capsule, 2–3× a day. Follow the label or your practitioner’s advice. |
| Traditional dosha | Vata, Kapha |
| Diet and quality | Non-GMO · Gluten-free · Vegetarian capsule · No fillers or binders |
| Price | $27.95 · Subscribe & save 10% |
| Shipping | Ships from the USA · Free US shipping on orders over $50 |
| Safety | If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or want to give it to a child, use it only with your healthcare provider's advice. |
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
