{"product_id":"skin-tone","title":"Skin Tone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Product Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurifies your blood and supports healthy circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves skin conditions, rashes, and complexion\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports lymph drainage and detoxification\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-usage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15–30 mL twice daily with equal parts water after meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-manjistha\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/manjistha.jpg?v=1774876536\" alt=\"Manjistha \/ Indian Madder\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eManjistha \/ Indian Madder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRubia cordifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-haritaki\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/haritaki.jpg?v=1774876507\" alt=\"Haritaki \/ Chebulic Myrobalan\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eHaritaki \/ Chebulic Myrobalan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerminalia chebula\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-vidanga\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/vidanga.jpg?v=1774876545\" alt=\"Vidanga \/ False Black Pepper\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eVidanga \/ False Black Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmbelia ribes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eKhadira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable class=\"energetics-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasa (Taste)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirya (Potency)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUshna (Heating) — mildly warming from fermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVipaka (Post-digestive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKatu (Pungent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosha Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacifies Pitta and Kapha; premier rakta shodhak; addresses bhrajaka pitta (skin sub-dosha)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinical Key Functions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-dermatophytic activity from Khadira catechins*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBhrajaka Pitta (skin sub-dosha) balancing through internal treatment*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplexion improvement via rakta dhatu quality enhancement*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSelected Research\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col class=\"research-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntarkar DS, et al. Evaluation of Rubia cordifolia in blood purification. Indian J Pharmacol. 2003;35(4):257-259.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCai Y, et al. Antioxidant activity of Rubia cordifolia anthraquinones. J Nat Prod. 2004;67(12):2005-2011.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoharapurkar AA, et al. In vivo evaluation of antioxidant activity of alcoholic extract of Rubia cordifolia. Indian J Pharmacol. 2003;35(4):232-236.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eRao GM, et al. Protective effect of Rubia cordifolia against hepatotoxicity. Indian J Exp Biol. 2006;44(11):898-901.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eManjistha (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClassical Text References\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — Manjistha classified in Varnya (complexion-enhancing) and Jvarahara Mahakashaya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 7 (Kushtha Chikitsa) — Manjistha and Khadira in Rakta-Shodhana protocols for chronic skin disorders\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAshtanga Hridayam, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 12 — Bhrajaka Pitta and its role in skin health and complexion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Sri Sai Nutrients","offers":[{"title":"90 Capsules","offer_id":46118111215804,"sku":"SSN-SKIN-TONE","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/files\/SkinTone.jpg?v=1774736580","url":"https:\/\/srisainutrients.com\/products\/skin-tone","provider":"Sri Sai Nutrients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}