Skin Tone
$27.95
What This Product Does
- Purifies your blood and supports healthy circulation*
- Improves skin conditions, rashes, and complexion*
- Supports lymph drainage and detoxification*
How to Use
15–30 mL twice daily with equal parts water after meals.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Tinospora cordifolia (Stem), Zingiber officinale (Rhizome), Clerodendrum serratum (Whole plant), Acorus calamus (Rhizome), Azadirachta indica (Bark), Curcuma longa (Rhizome), Berberis aristata (Stem), Terminalia chebula (Fruit), Terminalia bellirica (Fruit), Phyllanthus emblica (Fruit), Solanum surattense (Whole plant), Pterocarpus marsupium (Wood), Shorea robusta (Wood), Asparagus racemosus (Root), Viola odorata (Flower), Sphaeranthus indicus (Flower), Holarrhena antidysenterica (Fruit), Adhatoda vasica (Leaf), Eclipta alba (Whole Plant), Cedrus deodara (Wood), Cissampelos pareira (Whole plant), Smilax china (Root), Operculina turpethum (Root), Crataeva nurvala (Bark), Pongamia glabra (Bark), Vetiveria zizanioides (Root), Citrullus colocynthis (Root), Allagi pseudalhagi (Root), Hemidesmus indicus (Root), Fumaria parviflora (Whole Plant), Woodfordia fruticosa (Flower), Jaggery
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent) |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna (Heating) — mildly warming from fermentation |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha Action | Pacifies Pitta and Kapha; premier rakta shodhak; addresses bhrajaka pitta (skin sub-dosha) |
Science & Research
Based on Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) — the foremost rakta shodhak (blood purifier) in Ayurvedic pharmacology. The arishta fermentation format optimizes extraction of anthraquinones (purpurin, munjistin, alizarin) responsible for Manjistha's signature red color and its detoxifying properties. These anthraquinones support hepatic phase II glucuronidation and sulfation pathways, enhancing clearance of circulating endotoxins and inflammatory mediators that manifest as skin conditions. Khadira's catechins and epicatechins provide complementary antioxidant and anti-dermatophytic activity. The formulation specifically targets bhrajaka pitta (the skin sub-dosha) through internal purification rather than topical suppression, reflecting Ayurveda's understanding that chronic dermatological conditions require systemic treatment addressing liver function, blood quality, and lymphatic drainage simultaneously.
Clinical Key Functions
- Anti-dermatophytic activity from Khadira catechins*
- Bhrajaka Pitta (skin sub-dosha) balancing through internal treatment*
- Complexion improvement via rakta dhatu quality enhancement*
Selected Research
- Antarkar DS, et al. Evaluation of Rubia cordifolia in blood purification. Indian J Pharmacol. 2003;35(4):257-259.
- Cai Y, et al. Antioxidant activity of Rubia cordifolia anthraquinones. J Nat Prod. 2004;67(12):2005-2011.
- Joharapurkar AA, et al. In vivo evaluation of antioxidant activity of alcoholic extract of Rubia cordifolia. Indian J Pharmacol. 2003;35(4):232-236.
- Rao GM, et al. Protective effect of Rubia cordifolia against hepatotoxicity. Indian J Exp Biol. 2006;44(11):898-901.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) is the quintessential Varnya (complexion-enhancing) and Rakta Shodhak (blood purifier) herb, classified in the Charaka Samhita among both Varnya and Jvarahara Mahakashaya. In Ayurvedic dermatology, the principle of 'Yatha Rakta, Tatha Twacha' (as the blood, so the skin) guides treatment — skin clarity directly reflects Rakta Dhatu purity. The Arishta format maximizes extraction of Manjistha's anthraquinones (responsible for its signature red color and blood-purifying properties) through alcohol-mediated extraction during fermentation. Khadira provides specific Kushthaghna (anti-dermatosis) support as the tree bark prescribed for Kushtha in both Charaka and Sushruta traditions. This formulation addresses Bhrajaka Pitta (skin sub-dosha) through systemic Rakta-Shodhana rather than topical treatment.
Classical Text References
- Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — Manjistha classified in Varnya (complexion-enhancing) and Jvarahara Mahakashaya
- Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 7 (Kushtha Chikitsa) — Manjistha and Khadira in Rakta-Shodhana protocols for chronic skin disorders
- Ashtanga Hridayam, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 12 — Bhrajaka Pitta and its role in skin health and complexion