Madder root

Rubia cordifolia

Description

Dyeing root, requested by natural yarn dyers. a sustainable solution increasingly requested by large high fashion brands. It also has beneficial functions, studied by food supplement companies.

Family

Rubiaceae

Origin

INDIA

Active Principles

Anthraquinones and Naphthodiantrons

Curiosity

Used as a dyeing plant for original shades of red. It also has beneficial functions: on joint health and the regularity of the menstrual cycle.

Contraindications

Contact with the skin and mucous membranes is not recommended for sensitive individuals.
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