Rubia tinctorum

Rubia tinctorum
Family:Rubia tinctorum; Aperient; Astringent; Cholagogue; Diuretic; Emmenagogue.
Common name:Madder
The root is aperient astringent cholagogue diuretic and emmenagogue. It is taken internally in the treatment of kidney and bladder stones. The root is seldom used in herbal medicine but is said to be effective in the treatment of amenorrhoea dropsy and jaundice. The roots are harvested in the autumn from plants that are at least 3 years old. They are peeled and then dried. When taken internally the root imparts a red colour to the milk urine and bones especially the bones of young animals and it is used in osteopathic investigations.

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