Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Manjishtha Powder. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of madder.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Manjishtha Powder. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when used orally. It is potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic (2,18,19). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of madder when used topically.
PREGNANCY: UNSAFE
when used orally because it may be a potential menstrual stimulant and a genotoxin (2,19).
LACTATION: UNSAFE
when used orally because it is a potential genotoxin (2,19).
It also can cause red-colored breast milk (2).
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Manjishtha Powder. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Manjishtha Powder. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...There is currently a limited amount of information available about the adverse effects of madder.
Orally, madder can cause red colored urine, saliva, and perspiration (2). There is some concern that madder can stain contact lenses. Advise patients to be cautious (6002).
Topically, contact dermatitis has been reported while handling madder (20044).
Dermatologic ...Orally, madder can cause red-colored perspiration (2).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, madder can cause red-colored saliva (2).
Genitourinary ...Orally, madder can cause red-colored urine (2).
Immunologic ...A case of contact dermatitis has been reported in a woman who handled madder while working in the garden (20044).
Ocular/Otic ...There is some concern that madder can stain contact lenses (6002).
