Description:

Rubia Cordifolia / Madder roots are alterative, anodyne,antiphlogistic, antitussive, astringent, diuretic, expectorant,tonic

Rubia Cordifolia / IndianMadder

• Botanical Name : Rubia Cordifolia
• Family Name : Rubiaceae
• Common Name : Indian Madder, Madderwort,Lukelangafu, Lukera Batuzi
• Part Used : Roots, Stem
• Habitat : Throughout india in hillydistricts.
• Product offered : Roots, Stems
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Uses :  The roots are alterative, anodyne,antiphlogistic, antitussive, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue,expectorant, styptic, tonic and vulnerary.    They are used to lower the blood pressure. Theroots are used internally in the treatment of abnormal uterinebleeding, internal and external haemorrhage, bronchitis,rheumatism, stones in the kidney, bladder and gall and dysentery.The stems are used as they are considered to havea bitter taste and a cooling potency.They are used in the treatment of blood disordersand spreading fever of kidneys and intestines. A valuable red dyeis obtained from the root and stems.Roots are made into paste for application intoulcers, inflammations and skin troubles. A decoction of leaves andstem is used as a vermifuge.                                                                                    
Dried Madder Root Powder