Manjistha is a perennial climber and like a vine it spreads throughout the whole system, especially working on the arterial, circulatory system and skin. Manjistha is the best blood-purifying herb in traditional Indian medicine. It cools and detoxifies the blood, arrests hemorrhage, dissolves obstructions in blood flow and removes stagnant blood. Manjistha is good for all inflammatory conditions of the blood and the female reproductive system, its obstruction-dissolving action extending to the liver and kidneys. It dissolves stones, helps destroy tumors, and cleanses and regulates liver, spleen and kidney functions. Used externally and internally, Manjistha impart glow and luster to the skin and aids to remove pimples, freckles and discoloration.