Velmadata - වැල්මදට

Botanical name – Rubia cordifolia 
Family                 - Rubiaceae
English name     - Indian maddar
Sanskrit names  - Mangishtha, vikasa, Jingi, Samanga, Kalamekshika, Mandukaparni,
                               Bhandi, Yojanavalli, Rasayani, Aruna, Kala, Raktangi, Raktayashtika,
                               Bhanditaki, Ganderi, Manjusha, Vastraranjini
Singhalese name –Velmadata

Parts used           - roots

Properties:
Rasa           Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura
Guna           Guru, Ruksha
Veerya        Ushna
Vipaka         Katu  

Attributes / Karma:
Alleviate Kapha & Pitta.
Improves voice (svara krut). Improves the complexion (varna krut).
Cures – disorders due to Kapha, vaginal diseases, eye disorders, disorders of the ear, bloody diarrhea, skin diseases (kushta), disorders of the blood, erysipelas (visarpa), Ulcers, diabetes (prameha),                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Medicinal uses:

External
• Inflammations, ulcers, skin disorders - past is applied locally.

Internal
• Renal calculi – 1g of Mangishta powder is given tds for 1 week.
• Skin Diseases – powder is given in honey.
• Diabetes – decoction of Mangishta & Sandalwood is given.
                                                                                                   

Formulations
Mangishtadi kvata (laghu / Madyama/ Maha)
Mangishtadi arka
Mangishtadi grita