Medicinal plants. Madder extract - instructions for use

Madder extract helps in the treatment of urolithiasis. It is known that this pathology is observed in 30-40 percent of people. People aged 25-45 years are susceptible to the disease. Sometimes even the most powerful and expensive medications do not help.

Most herbs do not have a complex effect on this disease; there are herbs that are universal.

Instructions for use

Surely many have heard the strange and sometimes incomprehensible name of such an extract as madder. But not everyone is familiar with this drug; moreover, only a few know about its properties and scope of application.

Madder extract is a remedy for the treatment of urolithiasis and has an antispasmodic and diuretic effect on the body.

Madder tinting - medicinal herb, has an antispasmodic effect.

They are tablets (250 mg each) of a convex shape with brown inclusions (light and dark).

According to the instructions, the extract has the following pharmacological properties:

• expulsion of “sand” and other small stones in urolithiasis;
• loosens kidney stones, promoting their gradual disintegration;
• reduces painful sensations and improves a person’s overall well-being.

For easier passage and absorption, you can dissolve the medicine in a glass of warm boiled water. During the study of the drug, there were no complaints about health. In half of the patients it was significantly reduced pain threshold, and the rest had rare cases of minor stinging sensations.

Side effects: nausea, loose stools. In case of overdose, there may be pain during the passage of stones.

There are rare cases allergic reactions, this appears as colored urine (red). It is worth immediately reducing the dosage, and sometimes even interrupting the course of treatment.

Available in tablets of 10 or 20 pieces. Store in a place not exceeding 15 degrees. Keep out of reach of children. The shelf life is 2 years. Sold by prescription.

Popular dry extract

The most effective (main) component is a dry extract extracted from the root of the plant. It destroys stones consisting of the elements magnesium and calcium. Prescribed for adults to relieve spasms, the passage of small stones and sand.

The dry extract has a strong diuretic and antispasmodic effect. The number of urinations increases, at the same time, cloudiness is observed, which indicates the release of destroyed stones (sand).

Madder root contains: ascorbic acid, citric acid, malic acid. The rhizome contains proteins, sugar, and anthraquinones. The leaves and stems are rich in carbohydrates and phenolcarboxylic acid, and the flowers contain rutin.

Rhizomes are harvested in the spring (late March - early April) or in August, but always before the onset of frost.

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Indications and contraindications

Madder is used in the form of powder, tincture or decoction from the plant.

It is recommended to start a course of treatment with this plant:

• patients suffering from kidney and bladder stones, sand deposits;
• for problems with the respiratory system;
• for diseases skin and bones.

The following is strictly contraindicated:

• with renal failure;
• ulcers and other stomach diseases;
• an allergy to certain components of the drug is possible;
• in the presence of chronic form glomerulonephritis.

The plant is also used in veterinary medicine to treat animals.

Use in cats

Many animal lovers become unwitting witnesses to the suffering of their pets. This is especially true for cats, which every second person has.

For some diseases, you can use madder, which will have a beneficial effect on your pet’s well-being and help speed up recovery. Doctors veterinary clinics It is advised to dissolve a quarter of the tablet in water and give it to your furry “friends” to drink.

like this medicinal water should be given twice daily. But pay close attention to the cat’s current weight so as not to cause an overdose and side effects.

Madder extract is used for cats to remove stones, sand from urinary tract. If the cat is in serious condition, it will be convenient to give the required dosage of medication using a syringe without a needle. The course of treatment is at least a month.

It is very important that if cats do not urinate, it is worth increasing the dose of tablets diluted in water by exactly half. As soon as the urination process returns to normal, go back to the original dosage.

Under no circumstances should you add a lot of water to the tablets and leave them for the next days of use. Remember, dissolved madder is only valid for a couple of days, then the healing properties of the extract decrease.

Like a sick person, the color of the animal's urine may change to red. This indicates that it is worth keeping the intake and dose of the extract to a minimum, and possibly stopping altogether for a short period of time.

Effect on the body

The result of numerous studies, direct practice and treatment with madder have shown effective results for kidney stones.

The drug has diuretic properties, providing an antispasmodic and diuretic effect.

Various forms of the plant are prescribed for stomach diseases, enuresis, gout, and constipation. The tincture is used to treat spleen pathology and menstruation disorders. Powder made from madder rhizome has a beneficial effect on memory restoration and jaundice.

The plant is used for external use, for dermatitis and pigmentation. Madder helps lighten spots, heal wounds, and dry out rashes. Squeezed juice from the root, when rubbed, is recommended to be taken for rickets.

No negative or harmful effects were noted. However, allergies, overdose of madder components are possible, and side effects are also observed.

If the patient is part of a group of people who, for some reason, should not take madder, then it is necessary to exercise caution and be sure to undergo a consultation and a full course of examination with a doctor.

Madder resembles external characteristics, as it has small flowers, thorns, dense elongated leaves, collected in a ring around the stem.

It grows in Crimea, North Africa, Asia Minor, Azerbaijan, Dagestan; can grow up to two meters due to creeping stems.

This plant is a source of natural dye, which was used on a large scale in the textile industry until the end of the 19th century. However, today the medicinal properties of madder, which can come to the aid of a person with quite serious diseases, are more valued. Madder dyeing - beneficial properties and contraindications perennial plant this article describes.

Chemical composition

Madder will help get rid of many diseases

The benefits and harms of madder are determined by its composition. It is rich in a wide variety of substances that have a positive effect on the body, in particular, good for the kidneys, heart, and blood vessels.
The plant contains the following components:

• cardiac glycosides;
• pectins;
• sugar;
• flavonoids;
• coumarins;
• vitamin C;
• iridoids;
• triterpenoids;
• anthraquinones.

In addition, the plant contains minerals, in particular iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, and boron. It is also a source of acids: malic, tartaric and citric. Among other things, plant materials contain carbohydrates, proteins, tannins and natural dye.

Benefits of the plant

Madder root has medicinal properties to a greater extent. There are many drugs based on this component. The root has a diuretic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic effect, promotes the removal of bile and stones.
Therefore, madder has the following indications for use:

• ascites;
• diseases and pathologies of the kidneys and urine excretory system;
• rickets;
• diseases of the respiratory system;
• anemia;
• gout;
• spleen diseases;
• tuberculosis, including intestinal;
• dysentery;
• sciatica.

In addition, the plant can be used externally. In this case, it is used for ulcers, skin cancer, rosacea, dermatomycosis. With its help, age spots are lightened. However, the most common application of madder root is the treatment of urolithiasis, since, thanks to the nephrolytic effect, stones are effectively removed from Bladder and kidneys.

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Harm and contraindications

Madder - a herb, an extract from it or another form of the product - has a number of contraindications and consumption standards. Essentially, this is a drug, so it is important to follow the instructions so as not to worsen the condition or lead to side effects.
From self-use It is advisable to abstain from medications containing this plant in the following cases:

• with gastritis;
• with peptic ulcer;
• in case of disorders of the liver and kidneys, the presence of their pathologies;
• with hypersensitivity.

In addition, pregnant women and nursing mothers should take the drug with caution. You should definitely consult your doctor first. Also, according to the instructions for use, madder extract, drops, decoction, infusion based on it can be consumed only after a meal, more precisely, after 40 minutes, since the plant has an irritating effect.

The doctor must write out a treatment regimen that must be followed. If you neglect it or change the dosage, then as a result madder will cause side effects in the form of allergic reactions or exacerbation of inflammatory processes. During use, a slight change in the color of urine is possible, however, you should refuse treatment or reduce the dosage if an intense red-brown color appears.

Usage

Features of the use and contraindications of madder herb depend largely on the choice of dosage form. In folk medicine, tinctures, decoctions, infusions, and herbal teas are prepared from the plant. Pharmacies can offer madder extract in the form of tablets, drops, or powder. Madder herb in all these variants will have different instructions for use. In addition, in medicine, it is often not the leaves of the plant that are used, but its root, which has a different application pattern from the greenery of the plant.

In folk medicine

You can read about how to take tablets and drops, which are based on madder extract, in the instructions for the drug. 2-3 tablets are dissolved in 0.5 glasses of water and taken three times a day. The drops are also dissolved in water and drunk twice a day. Usually the norm is 20 drops. In folk medicine, decoctions and infusions are prepared using the root and rhizome of the plant.

Kalgan root is also widely used in folk medicine.

The following recipes are common:

• Decoction. To prepare, grind the raw materials to a powder state. You will need one and a half cups of boiling water and 1 tsp. the received raw materials. The product is boiled for 10 minutes, cooled and filtered, drunk three times a day, half a glass of decoction is considered the norm, and optimal time The interval for taking is 40 minutes after meals;
• Infusion. First pour in 1 tsp. crushed raw materials cold water in a volume of 200 ml. The mixture is kept for 8 hours, filtered and refilled with 200 ml of boiling water. This drug is infused for 15 minutes, filtered and mixed with the previous infusion. You need to drink the mixture in two doses a day.

The use of a decoction is necessary to remove salts from the joints.
This is relevant for the following diseases:

• osteochondrosis;
• gout;
• polyarthritis;
• arthritis.

The infusion is used as a painkiller, necessary if there is cholelithiasis. In addition, it is prescribed for cholecystitis.

In cosmetology

Thanks to its antiseptic, rejuvenating, cleansing and whitening properties, madder is used in cosmetology. This is an assistant in the process of getting rid of inflammation, acne, rashes, and helps treat skin diseases. Plant-based products eliminate freckles and age spots. In addition, the root can rejuvenate the skin, give it elasticity, freshness and a healthy appearance.

There are ready-made creams, lotions, and masks with the addition of this natural ingredient. However, you can prepare useful skin care products yourself. To make the skin smooth, silky, tender and elastic, it is recommended to take a bath with the addition of a decoction of madder. To prepare, boil 2 tbsp in 2 liters of water for 5 minutes. spoons of dry grass. The resulting liquid is added to the bath, in which you should spend about 15 minutes.
This product is also great for washing to take care of your facial skin. You can add a decoction, infusion or powder from the plant to a variety of masks. A pharmaceutical extract is also suitable.

Madder preparations are also used for hair care; you can add, for example, powder to shampoo, mask, or conditioner. Rinsing it with a decoction or infusion of a medicinal plant after shampooing will help revitalize your hair, give it a natural shine and silkiness.

To give your hair a reddish tint, you can make a mask:

Conclusion

Madder is very useful in the fight against urolithiasis; it effectively removes stones from the kidneys and gall bladder, and eliminates pain. Based on it, pharmacies have drugs that help cope with ailments. In addition, there is a plant extract, a dry powder from the root and rhizome. The latter option is excellent for preparing infusions and decoctions used in folk medicine, cosmetology, when skin and hair care is required.

Similar materials

Madder (Rubia tinctorum).

Other names: Georgian madder, petiole madder.

Description. Perennial herbaceous plant of the Rubiceae family. It has a powerful main root, from which extend roots with creeping rhizomes, covered with exfoliating reddish-brown bark.
The stem is erect or ascending, thin, tetrahedral, rough, 30-150 cm or more in height. The leaves are obovate or ovate-lanceolate, pointed, dense, up to 3 cm wide, up to 8 cm long. On the underside of the leaf along the central vein, as well as along the edge, there are spiny bristles. The lower leaves are opposite, the rest are collected in rings of 4-6 pieces.
The flowers are small, bisexual, up to 1.5 cm in diameter, yellowish-green, located at the ends of stems and branches in few-flowered semi-umbrellas. Blooms in June - September. Fruit ripening begins in August and continues until November. The fruit is a black juicy drupe up to 4-5 mm long. Madder is common in Azerbaijan, Dagestan, Asia Minor and Asia Minor, Crimea, and North Africa. Grows in light pine forests, on forest edges, steppe meadows, in gardens, along fences.
Madder is grown for both medicinal and industrial purposes. Madder propagates both by seeds and vegetatively (by segments of rhizomes). For industrial purposes, varieties are grown from which permanent dyes for fabrics are obtained. But recently, madder has somewhat lost its industrial purpose.

Collection and preparation of raw materials. For medicinal purposes, the roots and rhizomes of madder are used and harvested. The procurement of raw materials is carried out in late autumn or early spring. The dug up roots and rhizomes are cleared of soil and dried in the sun. Next, spread on fabric in a layer of 4 cm and dry in the shade or in a room with normal ventilation. You can dry it in dryers at 45-50°C. The shelf life of raw materials is 2 years.
Composition of the plant. Madder roots and rhizomes contain triterpenoids, anthraquinones (ruberythric acid, purpurin, purpuroxanthin, galiosin, ibericin, rubiadin, and rubiadin), sugars, proteins, pectin substances, iridoids, ascorbic acid, organic acids (malic, citric, tartaric), micro and macroelements.

Madder root, extract, properties and application.
Madder preparations in the form of a decoction of roots and rhizomes, as well as an extract, have diuretic, choleretic, antispasmodic, astringent properties, and they also promote the dissolution and rapid removal from the body (kidneys, bladder) of stones, mainly calcium and magnesium phosphates and oxalates.
Indications for the use of madder are urolithiasis and cholelithiasis, nephropyelitis, cystitis, nocturia, inflammation gastrointestinal tract, constipation, inflammation of the spleen, delayed menstruation, polyarthritis, gout. How aid Madder is prescribed for the treatment of bone tuberculosis, rickets, and osteomyelitis. Externally - for dermatomycosis, ulcers, age spots.

Dosage forms and doses.
Dry madder extract. Available in the form of tablets of 0.25 g. 2-3 tablets are taken 3 times a day. Before taking, the tablets must be dissolved in half a glass. warm water. The course of treatment is 20-30 days. If necessary, the course of treatment can be repeated after 4-6 weeks.

Root decoction. One teaspoon of crushed madder roots and rhizomes in 2 cups of water (400 ml), cook for 10 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat and strain after cooling. Take half a glass 3 rubles. a day 20-30 minutes before meals. If side effects in the gastrointestinal tract occur when taking the decoction, it is better to take it 30 minutes after eating. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks. If necessary, the course of treatment is repeated after 6 weeks.

Cystenal is a complex preparation that includes a tincture of madder root. Take Cystenal 30 minutes before meals, 3-4 drops on a piece of sugar. During an attack of colic, take 20 drops once. For those patients who often have attacks of colic, 10 drops per dose of 3 r. in a day. If heartburn occurs while taking the drug, it should be taken during or after meals.

Contraindications. Madder preparations are contraindicated in acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, kidney stones associated with impaired renal function, and gastrointestinal ulcers. It is also necessary to observe the dosage of medications.

Rubia tinctorum
Taxon: Rubiaceae family ( Rubiaceae)
Other names: Georgian madder, petiole madder, speck, crapp, marzana, marina
English: Indian madder, madder, Dyer's madder, alizarine, purpurin

The generic name comes from the Latin ruber- red, based on the color of the roots, and tinctorus- dyeing.

Botanical description of madder

A perennial herbaceous plant with a long horizontal rhizome. The rhizome is branched, cylindrical, red-brown on the outside (orange-red wood inside), thickened at the nodes, multi-headed, developing several stems from crowded buds. The roots are superficial, branched, cylindrical. The stem is branched, from 30 cm to 1.5 m high, ascending, decumbent, tetrahedral, with opposite branches, seated along the ribs with prickly spines bent back, with which the plant clings to neighboring grasses. The leaves are paired, opposite or 4-6 in whorls, glabrous, about 10 cm long and 3 cm wide, shiny, lanceolate, narrowed at the base into a very short petiole, spiny at the edges, rough. The flowers are small with a star-shaped corolla 1-1.5 mm in diameter in axillary semi-umbrellas, collected in leafy multi-colored panicles. The fruit is drupe-shaped, fleshy, with 1-2 seeds.
Madder blooms in June-August, bears fruit in August-September.

Where madder grows

Madder is a plant of the Mediterranean flora, common in Malaya and Central Asia, Eastern Europe: Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, countries of the former Yugoslavia. As a wild plant, it is found in the south of the European part of Russia, in the Caucasus.
It grows along the banks of rivers, irrigation canals, among bushes, prefers loamy soils with a constant level of moisture.

Collection and preparation of madder

The rhizome and root of madder are used as medicinal raw materials. They are dug up in the fall after the above-ground parts have died off or in early spring before regrowth begins, thoroughly cleaned of soil and immediately washed in cold water. Dry in the open air, under awnings or in attics with good ventilation, laying out a thin layer of 3-5 cm on tarpaulins or fabric and stirring periodically. It is better to dry in dryers at a temperature of 45-50 ° C. The shelf life of raw materials is 3 years.

Chemical composition of madder

Madder rhizomes contain organic acids (malic, tartaric, citric), hydroxymethylanthraquinones and their derivatives (5-6%). triterpenoids, iridoids, sugars, proteins, ascorbic acid, pectin substances, polyphenolic compounds: purpuroxanthin, quinizarin, purpurin, alizarin.
Carbohydrates, iridoids, phenolcarboxylic acids and their derivatives, coumarins, flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin, luteolin, etc.) were found in the aerial part. The glycoside asperuloside was found in young shoots (up to 7%). The leaves contain flavonoids and iridoids.
The flowers contain the flavonoids hyperoside and rutin.

Pharmacological properties of madder

Madder has diuretic properties, has a bactericidal effect against the coccal group of microbes, reduces the tone and enhances peristaltic contractions of the muscles of the renal pelvis and ureters, promoting the movement of stones.

The use of madder in medicine

Madder has the ability to gradually loosen and destroy kidney and bladder stones. Largest healing effect manifests itself in stones consisting of phosphate salts of magnesium and calcium, as well as oxalate nature.
Urine under the influence of madder turns red. Coloring begins 3-4 hours after administration and lasts up to 1 day when using medium doses.
Preparations from madder roots (tinctures, decoctions, dry extract, etc.) are used in traditional herbal medicine and modern medicine for kidney diseases - as a nephrolytic agent to reduce spasms and facilitate the passage of small stones.
A decoction of madder leaves and branches is used as a lotion for women with amenorrhea.
Crushed leaves and roots fade freckles and remove pigment spots on the skin.
A decoction of madder root in wine or water with a small addition of honey and sugar is recommended for the treatment of jaundice, spleen obstruction, melancholy, paralysis, lumbosacral radiculitis; it is effective for internal and external bruises.

Medicinal preparations of madder

Cystenal(drops for oral administration) is a tincture of madder root with the addition of ethanol, magnesium salicylate and essential oils.
Cystenal is indicated for cases accompanied by secondary inflammatory changes, crystalluria, and spasms of the urinary tract.
Directions for use and doses: orally, 3-5 drops 3 times a day 15-30 minutes before meals (in water or on a lump of sugar). If necessary, it is possible to temporarily increase the dose to 10 drops 3 times a day. At increased acidity gastric juice Cystenal should be taken during or after meals. In case of reduced gastric secretion, a combination with drugs containing pepsin and hydrochloric acid is recommended. The course of treatment is 3–4 weeks.
Madder root decoction: Brew 10 g of finely crushed madder roots with 1 cup of boiling water, heat in an enamel pan with a lid for 10 minutes, leave for 15 minutes, strain. Drink 1 tbsp. l. 3-5 times a day.
Madder extract prescribed orally for urolithiasis 3 times a day, 3-4 drops per piece of sugar half an hour before meals. For attacks of colic, 20 drops of extract are prescribed once. Take after meals. The course of treatment is 20-30 days. Repeated courses are carried out after 4-6 weeks

Results of scientific research on madder

In a study on rats, madder was found to have antidiarrheal activity.
Animal studies have shown that the plant is carcinogenic to rats.
When studying madder, its antimicrobial properties were discovered in vitro (in vitro).

Contraindications for the use of madder

Madder preparations are contraindicated for acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, gastric ulcers, and hyperacid gastritis.
Madder root, when taken orally, can cause miscarriage in humans.

Use of madder on the farm

The history of madder cultivation is primarily associated with its use as a bright red dye (alizarin pigment). Madder extracts, marketed under the name krappe, were most popular in the 19th century - before the era of aniline dyes.
Purpurin, extracted from madder, is being considered as a potential substitute for cobalt in lithium-ion batteries. This will help get rid of hazardous material in production and will allow the production of batteries at room temperature, and will reduce the cost of battery disposal.

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Photos and illustrations of madder

In the article we talk about madder and the medicinal properties of the plant. You will learn effective recipes which will help in the treatment of various diseases.

Madder plant is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Rubiaceae family. "Rubia tinctorum" is the Latin name for madder. It comes from the words rubber - red and tinctorus - dyeing, which fully corresponds to the properties and appearance of the roots of the plant. Dying madder is popularly called marzana, marina, crapp/krapp, Georgian madder or petiolate madder.

What does it look like

The plant can reach one and a half meters in height. The stem is thin and covered with rough bark. The leaves are dense, wide, several leaves form a ring. There are sharp bristles along the leaf and its edge. Appearance (photo) of madder madder blooms with small greenish-yellow flowers, similar to St. John's wort inflorescences. Root system powerful and consists of a main root and many thinner ones, which are covered with brown bark.

Where does it grow?

Most often the plant can be found in the mountains of Crimea and Georgia, Dagestan, Asia, and Azerbaijan. Thanks to its root system, it can take root not only in mountains, meadows and forests, but also in the garden.

Madder root

Madder grass found its first application in the textile industry. Dye made from the root was used to impart color various tissues(wool, silk, cotton).

Madder is also used to make medicines. Based on the extract, complex preparations are made, for example “Cystenal”, which destroys stones in the bladder. In addition, numerous folk recipes use kropp to prepare decoctions, tinctures and powders against many diseases: inflammation of the spleen, bladder, jaundice, etc.

Chemical composition

Madder roots are rich in elements beneficial to the body:

• flavonoids;
• organic acids (malic, tartaric and citric);
• ascorbic acid;
• coumarins;
• pectins;
• anthraquinones;
• iridoids;
• sugar;
• vitamins B1, B2;
• essential oils containing phenols;
• tannins;
• proteins;
• carbohydrates;
• potassium;
• iron;
• magnesium.

Medicinal properties

Madder roots are used in folk medicine Madder has nephrolytic properties. The substances contained in the plant have a destructive effect on kidney stones and promote their painless removal. This occurs due to the action on the walls of the internal organs, which leads to a decrease in muscle contraction and helps to promote stones. Medicines made from the plant eliminate pain and spasms, improve water-salt balance and lead to the loosening of oxalates and phosphates.

When ingested, the herb activates the production of gastric juice. Madder has an anti-inflammatory effect, promotes the removal of bile, and cleanses the body of waste and toxins. Madder also cleanses the blood. Promotes cell renewal and improves immunity.

Coumarins in madder actively fight malignant cells, thereby preventing the formation of tumors.

Juice squeezed from madder root helps with abdominal pain and rickets. Tinctures and decoctions remove excess salt from the body, thereby helping in the fight against joint diseases and osteochondrosis. By supplementing the root with other ingredients, you can reduce skin rashes and heal wounds and bruises.

The dye herb has contraindications for use and instructions; compliance with them is the key to successful treatment of various diseases, because self-medication or overdose can cause significant harm to health and aggravate diseases.

How to collect

The medicinal properties of madder are contained in the entire root system. Harvesting should begin in early spring - from March to early April.

Another harvesting option is from the beginning of August until the first cold weather. The roots are dug out using a shovel. Then they are shaken off the ground and the stems are cut off. Dry the roots in the shade or in a dryer at 45 degrees. The dried root can be stored for 2 years.

In order not to deplete the supply of growing madder, the next harvest should be carried out after 3 years.

The demand for the root of the plant is very high - due to its chemical composition it is widely used in folk recipes and pharmacology.

How to use

Madder can be purchased at a pharmacy. The use of madder in medicine is varied, due to the many beneficial properties of the plant. Madder is mainly taken to improve digestion and treat diseases of the urinary system.

The use of madder extract in pharmacology provides the release medicines different shapes and concentrations. They should be used strictly according to the instructions and after consultation with a doctor:

• Madder drops are used to remove calcium oxalates, which cause the formation of kidney stones. According to the instructions, 20 drops of the drug should be diluted in a glass of warm water. Take the medicine twice a day before meals. The course of treatment is 1 month.
• Madder tablets should be taken 2-3 pieces, after dissolving them in a glass of warm water. The course of treatment is from 20 days to 1 month.
• Madder root tincture is the basis for the drug “Cystenal”, which also contains essential oils, ethanol and magnesium. This drug is prescribed for inflammation of the urinary canals, spasms and urolithiasis. According to the instructions, you need to take Cystenal half an hour before meals, 5 drops three times a day. After consultation with your doctor and necessary examinations, the specialist may increase the dose or prolong the course of treatment. Taking drops with meals will help reduce the acidity of gastric juice. The course of treatment is about 4 weeks.

Overdose and neglect of contraindications can cause exacerbation of diseases. Before treatment, consult a specialist and strictly follow the instructions for using madder.

Powder for kidney stones

For urolithiasis, madder root dissolves the formed stones, promotes their removal, and stops the accumulation of harmful salts and phosphates in the ducts.

Ingredients:

1. Madder root powder - 1 g.
2. Water - 100 ml.

How to cook: Dissolve the powder in warm water.

How to use: Drink the resulting medicine 3 times a day before meals.

Result: The stones are gradually destroyed under the influence of the medicine and removed from the body.

During treatment of urolithiasis, it is necessary to undergo medical examination. Products with high content oxalic and citric acid, vitamin complexes are prescribed.

Infusion for cystitis

Due to its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects, madder infusion is used for cystitis.

Ingredients:

1. Madder root - 15 g.
2. Water - 400 ml.

How to cook: Grind small fresh madder root. Fill it with a glass of cold water and leave for 8 hours. Strain the infused mixture, and refill the crushed madder with 200 ml of boiling water. Strain the second part of the infusion after 15 minutes. Mix both extracts from the plant.

How to use: Divide the infusion into two doses and drink throughout the day.

Result: The medicine relieves inflammation, pain and discomfort.

Decoction for gout

A decoction prepared from madder helps remove salt deposits in case of gout, improves metabolism, which helps treat joints.

Ingredients:

1. Madder root powder - 1 tsp.
2. Water - 300 ml.

How to cook: Pour boiling water over madder powder. Place the mixture on low heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes. Cool and strain the broth.

How to use: Drink 100 ml of decoction 40 minutes after meals three times a day.

Result: Joint pain decreases, motor activity increases.

Infusion for prostatitis

The inflammatory process in the prostate gland can be relieved with the help of a herbal mixture, in which each ingredient has a healing effect.

Ingredients:

1. Dried madder root - 1 tsp.
2. Rosehip - 1 tsp.
3. Calendula flowers - 1 tsp.
4. Wintergreen - 1 tsp.
5. Shepherd's purse - 1 tsp.
6. Angelica - 1 tsp.
7. Water - 300 ml.

How to cook: Mix equal amount of herbs. Then 1 tbsp. Pour boiling water over the herbal mixture and leave for 2 hours. Strain the resulting product.

How to use: Divide the infusion into three doses before meals. The course lasts 10 weeks.

Result: Elimination of inflammatory processes and reduction of pain.

In order not to cause side effects, the preparation of the medicine requires full adherence to the recipe.

Application in veterinary medicine

Diseases of internal organs in pets also often occur due to metabolic disorders. Medicines containing madder will stop the progression of pathologies of the urinary system.

For cats and dogs

Pets suffer from kidney and bladder stones, just like humans. Madder will help remove stones from the body.

Ingredients:

1. Madder tablets - 1 pc.
2. Boiled water - 1 tbsp.

How to cook: Divide the tablet into 4 parts. Grind a quarter of the tablet and dissolve in water. Put the resulting medicine into a syringe without a needle.

How to use: Observing the proportion - 1 ml of medicine per 1 kg of animal, give your pet food twice a day before meals.

Result: Breakdown of stones and their removal from the body.

If the disease is in an advanced state, the dose is increased. Before using the product, your pet should be examined by a veterinarian.

Contraindications

Despite the wide range of properties of madder, contraindications are related to the condition of the patient’s digestive and urinary systems.

Taking medications with madder is strictly prohibited if:

• acute form of gastritis;
• renal failure;
• kidney diseases.

If allergic reactions occur, you should immediately stop taking the drug.

Classification

These are angiosperms, the classification of which includes about 500 varieties of plant genera and 7 thousand plant species. They are distributed everywhere and have different types - shrubs, herbs, trees and vines.

Taxonomic position:

• Type - Vascular plants.
• Department - Flowering or Angiosperms.
• Class - Magnoliopsids (dicots).
• Order - Gentians.
• Family - Rubiaceae.
• Rod - Madder.
• Type - Madder tincture.

Varieties

The madder genus includes 55 specimens, but only 2 have medicinal properties:

• Madder tincture.
• Georgian madder.

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What to remember

1. Madder root has medicinal properties and is widely used in pharmacology and veterinary medicine.
2. The plant contains a large number of trace elements, acids and vitamins.
3. The use of medications has a positive effect on the body and helps fight many diseases (urolithiasis, inflammation of the kidneys and bile ducts).

Useful properties and uses of madder

Beneficial properties of madder

Madder rhizomes contain malic, tartaric, citric and ascorbic acids, anthraquinones, triterpenoids, proteins, sugars and pectin substances. As a result of research, carbohydrates, flavonoids, coumarins, phenolcarboxylic acids and their derivatives were isolated from leaves and stems, and hyperoside and rutin were isolated from flowers.

The rhizomes and roots of the plant are used for medicinal purposes. Raw materials are harvested in the spring: at the end of March - the first half of April or from the beginning of August until frost.

The roots are dug up, cleared of soil, dried stems are removed, and not washed. The purified raw materials are dried in dryers at a temperature of 45 ° C or in the shade under a canopy. The shelf life of the product is 2 years.

Application of madder

As a result clinical trials It has been found that madder roots are very effective against kidney stones. Preparations from the roots also have diaphoretic, diuretic, antispasmodic and astringent properties. IN traditional medicine dry extract of the plant is used as an antispasmodic and diuretic. Various medicinal forms of the plant are used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, jaundice, constipation, enuresis (bedwetting), gout and polyarthritis.

In folk medicine, an infusion of rhizomes treats inflammation of the spleen; it is prescribed for menstrual irregularities. In addition, the plant is used as an adjuvant in the complex treatment of bone tuberculosis; it is effective as a laxative and diuretic. For memory loss and jaundice, it is recommended to take rhizome powder mixed with honey. Externally, a plant-based medicine is used for lightening age spots, treatment of ulcers, ringworm. A decoction of rhizomes is used externally to treat skin cancer.

Infusion: 200 ml of purified water must be heated, but not brought to a boil (80–85 degrees), pour 20 g of dry roots into it, leave for 2–3 hours and strain. It is recommended to drink 75 ml of infusion after each meal. The drug is indispensable for urinary tract diseases.

Decoction for compresses: 10 g of crushed roots should be poured into 100 ml of water and boiled in a water bath for 10–15 minutes, after which the composition should be cooled and strained. It normalizes the metabolic processes of the epidermis. It can also be used for rheumatism, gout, polyarthritis. Dosage – half a glass before meals, morning and evening.

Madder extract

Treatment with the extract helps get rid of kidney stones, it is effective in the treatment of renal nephrolithiasis, urate nephrolithiasis, urinary tract infections and other diseases. Madder extract contains hydroxymethyl and hydroxyanthraquinone derivatives, as well as glycosides, thanks to which this product has a pronounced diuretic and antispasmodic effect and helps loosen urinary calculi. It is used to facilitate the passage of sand and reduce spasms.

When taking the drug, the urine turns red, but this is normal. If the urine suddenly turns reddish-brown, then use of the drug should be temporarily stopped.

Madder root

Since ancient times, the root of the plant has been especially valued in the textile industry. It was used to dye wool, silk and cotton fabrics. In nature, the powerful root is covered with red-brown exfoliating bark.

The root, used in powder and extract form, loosens and breaks down bladder and kidney stones. Its components are included in the complex drug “Cystenal”, prescribed for urolithiasis. In addition, various dosage forms are produced from the harvested raw materials, which are effective in the treatment of many diseases. Decoctions, infusions, and powders are prepared from it, which are used to treat not only kidney stones and urolithiasis, but also jaundice, dropsy, and diseases of the spleen.

Fresh juice from the root of the plant helps with rickets and dysmenorrhea. Decoctions and infusions of the root remove salts from the joints of the hands and feet, treat gout, polyarthritis, and osteochondrosis. If the rhizome is mixed with fat, it will help with rashes on the face, and mixed with an egg - with bruises. However, an overdose of drugs can cause pain and exacerbation of chronic urological diseases.

Madder tincture

The plant tincture is included in the list of medications prescribed for inflammatory diseases kidneys and urinary tract. The drug has a bactericidal effect against the coccal group of microorganisms. It is also used for osteochondrosis, salts in the joints and gout.

Drinking pure water and alcohol tincture (in a ratio of 10:1) is effective for early-stage urolithiasis. Take one teaspoon of diluted tincture 30 minutes after meals. On the day of treatment, you should drink up to 1.5 liters of purified or distilled water.

madder flower

The flowers of the plant are small, yellowish-green in color, growing at the ends of branches and stems in small-flowered semi-umbrellas. The above-ground part of the plant, including the flowers, has long been used to prepare dyes. Madder flower is not used in scientific and folk medicine.

Madder

This is a perennial herbaceous plant with a long branched rhizome. The rhizome itself is cylindrical, red-brown on the outside and orange-red on the inside, thickened at the nodes. Several stems develop from crowded buds. The roots are superficial, slightly branched. Stems are tetrahedral, ascending, with opposite branches. With the thorns that are on the branches, the plant clings to neighboring grasses. The height of madder is from 30 cm to 1.5 m.

The flowers of the plant are small, yellowish-green, the fruit is a black drupe. Blooms this type in June-August, fruit ripening occurs in August-September. Madder grows in the south of the European part of Russia, as well as in Central Asia. It grows along the banks of irrigation canals and rivers. Basics medicinal use plants – urolithiasis and nephrolithiasis. Roots and rhizomes are used as raw materials. The plant is also used in light industry for the production of permanent dyes used in carpet production.

Madder red

The plant loves moisture and warmth; the roots and rhizomes are covered with reddish-brown exfoliating bark. The plant is mainly used to make a red dye. Also, red madder is a medicinal form (decoction), effective when used internally for the treatment of bunions on the feet.

Decoction: glass hot water you need to pour in one teaspoon of crushed roots, boil in a water bath for 10 minutes. The broth must be cooled and strained. It is recommended to take the product 30 minutes before meals, half a glass twice a day

Madder cordifolia

This is a perennial herbaceous plant up to two meters tall. The very thin branched rhizome forms a complex, compact weave. In the upper part of the plant, the stems are weak, geniculate, with long internodes and hooked spines. The fruit is a black drupe. The plant is distributed on Far East, V Eastern Siberia, grows in coastal areas, in forests, on rocky and rocky slopes. Rhizomes, leaves, stems and fruits are used for medicinal purposes.

Preparations from the plant are used for pulmonary tuberculosis and jaundice. Infusion and decoction of rhizomes are drunk when women's diseases, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, endometritis. Powder and decoction are recommended for pneumonia, exudative pleurisy, liver and kidney diseases. It is prescribed for smallpox, anthrax, complicated diseases of the digestive system. In some countries, skin diseases, including psoriasis, are treated with the powder and juice of rhizomes. They also treat mental disorders.

Preparations from the plant are used as a tonic and general strengthening agent. In folk medicine they are prescribed for malignant tumors. A decoction of the stems is used to treat snake and scorpion bites. It is used for hemoptysis, nosebleeds, heavy traumatic and uterine bleeding.

Contraindications to the use of madder

It is strictly forbidden to take madder preparations for gastric ulcers, hyperacid gastritis and renal failure, for acute or chronic glomerulonephritis. It is not recommended to take madder during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also, a contraindication for this plant is individual intolerance. An overdose of madder preparations can cause pain and exacerbation of chronic diseases. Before treatment, you should consult your doctor.

Expert editor: Nina Vladimirovna Sokolova | Herbalist

Education: Diploma in General Medicine and Therapy received from the University named after N. I. Pirogov (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Herbal Medicine at the Moscow People's Friendship University (2008).

Other doctors

Madder is a perennial shrub that received its purpose due to its ability to color various liquids. IN modern world There are many synthetic analogues, so the plant is actively used for medicinal purposes. Madder is widely used for the treatment of kidney diseases.

Products based on madder are popular; the plant has a powerful diuretic effect, an antispasmodic effect (relaxes smooth muscles, promoting the removal of stones from the genitourinary system), and the ability to dissolve stones and sand. It is important to prepare the plant correctly and prepare the necessary potion to obtain the desired and quick result.

• Indications and contraindications
• Root decoction
• Alcohol tincture
• Water infusion
• Healing herbal tea
• Madder in drops
• Plant extract tablets
• Healing ointment

Pharmacological and medicinal properties

Plant (perennial shrub) from the madder family. Madder root is powerful and branching. Branches with buds grow from the upper part of the rhizome. The length of the plant can reach three meters. The flowers are small in size and have a yellowish-green tint. Madder blooms in September, the fruits begin to ripen in August.

The plant has many healing actions on the human body:

• Madder has the ability to dissolve oxalate stones in the patient's urinary tract. Also, plant-based drugs are effective against other types of kidney stones and cope with the symptoms of gallstone disease;
• Medicinal products based on madder gently loosen formations in the kidneys and excretory system without damaging the walls of the bladder. Distinctive feature natural drugs - they do not have a negative effect on the patient’s heart rhythm or blood pressure levels;
• madder has a diuretic effect, helping to naturally remove stones and sand from the kidneys, accumulated toxins;
• The healing plant has a powerful anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect, which helps get rid of many urological ailments (pyelonephritis, cystitis, glomerulonephritis). Medicines based on madder remove salts from bones and joints, which alleviates osteochondrosis and gout.

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Product composition and release form

The positive effect of madder on the patient’s kidneys is due to the rich composition of the plant. Madder rhizomes include:

• sugar, proteins;
• acids (malic, tartaric, citric);
• pectin substances, vitamin C.

The above-ground part of the plant is rich in various beneficial microelements:

• carbohydrates, flavonoids;
• coumarins, rutin.

For medicinal purposes, only dried madder rhizomes are used. Often the product is sold in the form of tea (in filter bags). They are used like regular tea. The root can be bought in special shops or pharmacy chains.

The pharmacological industry produces tablets of madder extract; one tablet contains 250 mg of the active ingredient. It is preferable to use decoctions or other remedies from madder roots from personally collected raw materials.

On a note! The use of madder-based medicinal products contributes to the coloration of urine. This situation is considered normal and is not a pathology.

Indications and contraindications

Madder is actively used to treat the following diseases:

• pathologies of the kidneys, excretory system, in particular, urolithiasis and cholelithiasis. The plant is often used to treat pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis;
• The medicinal plant is used by women during menstruation and menopause to normalize their condition and relieve discomfort.

Madder is used to treat diseases of the excretory system and kidneys, but medicinal products based on the plant help get rid of other pathological conditions:

• cardiovascular diseases;
• anemia of varying severity;
• enuresis (random emptying of the bladder);
• respiratory system diseases;
• dermatological diseases (allowed for use in children);
• rickets, liver disease.

The plant is safe for human health and life, but every medicine has its own contraindications, madder is no exception:

• course of cardiovascular and renal failure;
• the patient has liver failure;
• stomach or intestinal ulcer;
• the patient has an individual intolerance to the plant (manifests skin rashes, itching, redness of the epidermis, sometimes elevated temperature body). If you have hypersensitivity to this plant, it is advisable not to use madder in the future.

Important! Before starting treatment, visit your doctor to make sure that the combination natural remedies with drug therapy will not harm your health.

Collection and preparation of natural raw materials

Madder rhizomes are harvested for medicinal purposes. Harvesting is recommended in early spring or late autumn. Carefully dig up the rhizomes, clear the soil, and let them dry a little in the open sun. Then spread the resulting product on a clean cloth (in a layer of no more than 4 cm). Dry madder roots in the shade, in a place with good ventilation. You can dry the medicinal raw materials in a dryer at a temperature of 50 degrees, the shelf life of the finished product is two years.

The use of madder for kidney diseases

Rhizomes medicinal plant used in various forms, the most popular drugs are: decoction and infusion; for the treatment of diseases of the excretory system and kidneys, an ointment can also be used, which is effective against burns, bruises, and closed fractures.

Root decoction

The most popular type of folk remedy is madder. It is actively used to treat urolithiasis, gout, osteochondrosis, and arthritis. Also, a decoction made from natural raw materials helps relieve clinical signs of jaundice, dropsy, and spleen diseases.

Method of preparation: take a teaspoon of dried madder rhizome, grind it to a powder. Pour the resulting product into 1.5 liters of boiling water, boil for about 10 minutes, then strain the broth and cool it. Take the finished medicinal product three times a day after meals. Drink the resulting drug throughout the day, It is recommended to prepare a fresh decoction every morning.

Alcohol tincture

It is used to treat inflammatory processes in the kidneys and excretory system, and has an effect on the coccal group of microorganisms. Madder tincture is effective for joint diseases that are associated with salt deposition.

Method of preparation: place one hundred grams of raw materials in a liter glass jar, fill to the top with vodka or alcohol. Let it brew for a few days. Take the resulting product one tablespoon half an hour after meals, twice a day. You can drink the drug with plain water; the course of therapy lasts at least two weeks.

Water infusion

Has an antiseptic, antispasmodic, analgesic effect. Often used to treat cholecystitis, cholelithiasis and urolithiasis, chronic cystitis.

Method of preparation: pour a teaspoon of raw material into 200 ml of cold water. Let the product brew for eight hours, strain the infusion, add 200 ml of boiling water. Divide the resulting product into two equal parts, drink in the morning and evening.

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Healing herbal tea

The medicinal product is sold in pharmacies, the course of treatment lasts several weeks. The method of preparing the medicine is very simple: one sachet is for 250 ml of boiling water, leave for five minutes. As a preventative measure, a weekly course every three months is recommended.

Madder extract is included in various teas, including those aimed at treating urolithiasis and bladder pathologies. The combination of madder and chamomile helps reduce arterial pressure, normalize the functioning of the human cardiovascular system.

Madder in drops

Helps dissolve oxalate stones in the urinary tract and prevent the recurrence of pathology. The drug has a positive effect on kidney function in general. Dilute 20 drops of medicine in 150 ml of plain water. Use the product twice a day, the duration of therapy is no more than one month.

Plant extract tablets

The drug is sold in almost all pharmacies, take several capsules three times a day. The tablets can be dissolved in a glass of water before use. Treatment lasts about 20 days. If necessary, the medicinal product can be reused after several months.

Healing ointment

Mix one hundred grams of madder root powder with the same amount of Vaseline. Use the resulting mixture to lubricate bruises and closed wounds. The product helps burns heal faster. The ointment is not used for diseases of the kidneys and excretory system.

Diversity healing recipes plant-based indicates its versatility. Proper use of the product helps to overcome not only pathologies of the excretory system, but also other organs in the human body. Prepare various potions based on madder, be healthy!

There was a period when this culture was used as a dye, forgetting about its beneficial properties.
However, they didn't go away. And the experience of ancient healers forced modern doctors to rethink the importance of madder in the treatment of kidney and liver diseases, and scientists to fully explore the plant. As a result, medicine has received a powerful natural remedy for eliminating kidney and gallstones with proven effectiveness and a number of other positive properties.

Botanical characteristics

In Georgia, madder is still used as a natural dye for Easter eggs. Bundles of grass are sold everywhere, because the plant is widespread in this area.

Area

Madder grows wild in Mediterranean countries, in Asia Minor and Central Asia, and in the eastern part of the European continent. Its thickets can be found in the following countries:

• Türkiye;
• Libya;
• Lebanon;
• Georgia;
• Iran and Iraq;
• Tajikistan;
• Uzbekistan;
• Ukraine.

Wild madder is found in the European part of Russia and the Caucasus, since it was there that attempts were made to cultivate the plant for industrial purposes.

For good growth and development, madder needs warmth and moisture. In dry climatic conditions, the plant weakens and rarely bears fruit. Light, fertile soil is best suited for cultivation, but in wild conditions the plant is not very selective - loams, salt licks, rocky and sandy soils with sufficient moisture are suitable for active plant growth.

Morphological characteristics

It is a herbaceous perennial containing coloring substances in its rhizomes and fruits. Its dimensions range from 30 cm to 150 cm. The more favorable the climatic conditions, the stronger and larger the madder grows.

• Roots. The long, fleshy main root, located horizontally, has many rhizomes extending from it, as well as adventitious roots. Specific substances accumulate in madder rhizomes; adventitious roots serve to attract moisture. The inside of the root is beige-orange. The bark is reddish-brown.
• Stems. Madder is considered a climbing plant, since its thin and flexible stems cling to other herbs and shrubs with the help of spines on the edges. Stems with four edges are divided into opposite branches.
• Leaves. They form whorls, gathering in groups of two, four or six. Shape - lanceolate or elliptical. Maximum length - 10 cm, width - 3 cm. The structure of the leaf plate is rigid, the surface is shiny, the color is light green. The edges and veins on the underside have small spikes for adhesion to other plants.
• Flowers. Appear from the month of June. Colored yellow-green, small, with a star-shaped corolla. They are located on the tops of stems or peduncles emerging from the axils of the leaves. Madder blooms until August.
• Fruit. They ripen from August to September. They are represented by juicy black drupes, inside of which there are one or two seeds. The juice of madder fruit leaves difficult-to-remove red stains on clothing.

Reproduction of the plant occurs both from rhizomes and with the help of seeds. For this reason, thickets form over time in the place where one individual grows.

Procurement of raw materials

The raw materials are dried roots and rhizomes. They are collected before the beginning of the growing season or after its end. Best time- late autumn, when the above-ground part of the plant completely fades. Raw materials are prepared taking into account three rules.

1. Collection. The roots of madder are dug up with a shovel, pulled out of the ground along with the above-ground part, thoroughly shaken off, after which the grass is cut off.
2. Preparation. It is often recommended to dry unwashed roots, but if they are heavily soiled, a quick rinse with powerful cold water is acceptable. The underground part of the plant is dried from excess moisture in the air, spoiled and damaged roots are selected.
3. Drying. To dry madder, you will need to spread the roots in a thin layer on a paper or fabric tray, which is placed in a shaded place in the air. Accelerated drying occurs in the dryer - at a temperature of 45-50ºС.

Store dried roots in linen bags for two years. A dark and well-ventilated room is suitable for preserving medicinal raw materials. Madder requires moderate harvesting to preserve it natural sources. The collection of raw materials in one place is carried out once every three years, leaving young plants intact, as well as parts of rhizomes in the ground.

Compound

The root contains substances of the anthraquinone series, the amount of which is 5-6% by weight of the raw material. It is because of its concentrated chemical composition that madder is considered potent. medicinal raw materials, and its use requires the prescription and supervision of a doctor. Anthraquinone substances are represented by:

• ruberythric acid;
• purpurin;
• galiosin;
• purpuroxanthin;
• ribiadin;
• alizarin;
• Ibericin.

Substances from the anthraquinone group are capable of reacting with salt deposits in the renal pelvis. At the same time, they loosen the structure and facilitate the removal of stones.

Organic acids

Madder raw materials are also rich in the following acids.

• Lemon. Stimulates appetite and digestive processes, improving metabolism. Promotes accelerated breakdown of fat-containing compounds and their effective use as an energy source. Stimulates the body's defense reactions, promotes the removal of toxins from cells and the extracellular space of all tissues.
• Apple. Activator of the body's consumption of energy obtained from fat reserves. Normalizes fat and carbohydrate metabolism. Eliminates constipation caused by decreased peristalsis of the intestinal muscles. Has the ability to stimulate hematopoiesis.
• Wine. Has antitoxic, antiallergic properties. Stimulates the secretion of bile and urine. Normalizes the secretory function of the stomach, eliminating heartburn and a feeling of heaviness.

Other chemicals

Madder rhizomes contain substances from other biochemical groups.

• Triterpenoid compounds. They improve the condition of the cardiovascular system: reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, strengthen vascular walls, normalize blood pressure, and optimize the functioning of the heart muscle. They have the power to activate the detoxification function of the liver, stimulate the adrenal glands, and prevent cancer.
• Coumarins. Capable of destroying atypical cells and preventing tumor metastasis. They also accelerate the process of blood clotting in case of injury and promote rapid healing of wounds.
• Iridoids. Stimulate the immune system, accelerating the maturation of lymphocytes and phagocytes. They exhibit antitumor activity. Relieves painful sensations. They exhibit choleretic and diuretic properties.
• Flavonoids. Eliminate inflammatory processes, stimulate the heart. Normalize the condition of vascular walls and metabolism.
• Tannins. They have enveloping, anti-inflammatory, and adsorbing properties. Helps eliminate inflammation in the intestines and accelerate healing ulcerative lesions, remove heavy metal salts from the body.

Madder also contains minerals, ascorbic acid, sugar and protein substances. The rich chemical composition and the presence of biologically active compounds provide complex and fast action plants on all systems of the human body.

Medicinal properties

The medicinal properties of the culture are based on its basic pharmacological actions.

• Diuretic. The plant is used as part of complex therapy for urolithiasis if the stones found in the kidneys are of a phosphate or oxalate nature.
• Antispasmodic. The active ingredients of madder help reduce spasms of the urinary tract when stones pass through them, as well as with cystitis. The plant is also useful for acute prostatitis and urethritis.
• Choleretic. The plant stimulates the secretion of digestive juices and bile, preventing the formation of flakes and stones in the gall bladder.
• Anti-inflammatory. Madder has long been used for therapy rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis of bones and intestines. The benefits of madder are noted for gout and osteochondrosis, because the plant removes deposits from the joints.
• Painkiller. Manifests itself due to the antispasmodic properties of madder.
• Antibacterial. Extracts from the plant are especially active against bacteria of the coccus group and have an antifungal effect.
• Antitumor. Madder is used for fibroids, fibroids, ovarian tumors, malignant intestinal lesions, as well as pancreatic cancer.

In folk medicine, madder is included in herbal preparations for the treatment of constipation, inflammation of the spleen, and also to normalize the ovulatory-menstrual cycle. Bactericidal properties are appropriate for the treatment of skin inflammations and wounds.

Contraindications

The root is contraindicated in the following conditions:

• glomerulonephritis;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• stomach ulcer;
• individual sensitivity to the plant.

When the herbal remedy is used internally, the patient's urine may turn pinkish or red-brown. In the latter case, the dose of the herb is adjusted or its use is stopped.

Drug recipes

At home, preparations are prepared from herbal raw materials according to the following recipes.

Decoction

Peculiarities. Used for gout, polyarthritis, osteochondrosis, to eliminate inflammation of the spleen. Also used for jaundice and ascites.

Preparation and use

1. A teaspoon of root powder is poured into 300 ml of boiling water.
2. Place on low heat and boil for ten minutes.
3. After heating, strain and leave until completely cooled.
4. Take half a glass three times a day, 40 minutes after meals.

Infusion

Peculiarities. Used to relieve pain and spasms due to gallstones.

Preparation and use

1. One teaspoon of crushed root is poured into a glass of cold water.
2. After eight hours of infusion, the mixture is filtered.
3. The strained raw material is poured with a glass of boiling water for 15 minutes, after which it is filtered.
4. The resulting infusions are mixed.
5. Take a glass in two doses throughout the day.

Tincture

Peculiarities. In folk medicine, this tincture is used to treat stones in the ureters, amenorrhea, anemia, and diseases of the spleen.

Preparation and use

1. A tablespoon of powder from the roots is poured with 100 ml of pharmaceutical alcohol diluted by half.
2. The product is infused in a dark place for two weeks, after which it is filtered.
3. Take ten drops three times a day to treat diseases, and 20 drops for colic.

When treating with madder, the patient must ensure proper drinking regimen. 1.5 liters of clean water per day is a mandatory minimum.

Ready-made medicines

You can buy it in pharmacies ready-made products from this plant.

Herbal tea

Peculiarities. Sold packaged in filter bags. Contains birch leaves and chamomile. It is positioned as a general tonic, since it has a positive effect on the state of the body’s defenses, heart function, and also tones the entire excretory system.

Application

1. The bag is filled with a glass of boiling water.
2. Leave for five minutes and then take orally.
3. Use in the evening after meals, in courses of four weeks.

Extract

Peculiarities. Available in tablets and capsules for internal use. Drinks it in monthly courses. Repetition is possible after a month's break. The appropriateness of such treatment is determined by the doctor.

Application

1. Two or three tablets are dissolved in 150 ml of slightly warmed water.
2. Take regularly three times a day, always at the same time.

Drops

Peculiarities. The drug helps replace calcium in oxalate salts with magnesium. Such salts easily dissolve in water, and therefore are excreted from the kidneys without problems. However, madder drops are a drug from a Ukrainian pharmaceutical company and are not sold in Russia.

Application

1. The drug in the amount of 20 drops is dissolved in 150 ml of boiled water at room temperature.
2. Take orally twice a day, along with meals.

Powder

Application

1. 1 g of root powder is taken orally three times a day.
2. The dry powder is placed on the tongue and washed down with half a glass of water.

"Cistenal"

Peculiarities. It is used for the treatment of kidney stones, as well as for the elimination of regular and acute renal colic.

Application

1. Standard dosage: four drops of the drug are taken orally along with sugar.
2. For colic: 20 drops of the drug once.
3. To prevent colic: ten drops three times a day for the period prescribed by the doctor.

Non-medical applications

Madder is often prescribed by veterinarians for kidney stones or urinary problems in pets when the stones block the ureters. The plant quickly loosens deposits and removes them. The entire process is naturally pain-free.

To treat cats and dogs, veterinarians prescribe madder extract, sold in pharmacies. A quarter of the tablet is dissolved in 25 ml of water. The medicine is given to the pet at the rate of 1 ml of solution per 1 kg of weight.

Herbal raw materials are also used for cosmetic purposes.

• For smooth skin. To care for the skin of the body, take baths with madder. Two tablespoons of crushed root are poured into 2 liters of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for five minutes. After complete cooling, the mixture is filtered and poured into a bath of water.
• For acne. An ointment is prepared from madder. It is applied to problem areas of the skin twice a day. After 15 minutes, the residue is washed off with warm water. Madder root is ground into powder. Mix a tablespoon of powder with 20 g of Vaseline or baby cream.
• For hair. The plant is used to add red shades to red or chestnut hair. A tablespoon of crushed madder roots is poured into a glass of boiling water. Insist for ten minutes. Henna is poured with still hot infusion. Leave for some time to release natural pigments. The substance is applied to the hair for three hours, after which it is washed off with warm water without shampoo.

The medicinal use of madder requires mandatory consultation with a specialist and a hardware examination to assess the size of the stones. With complex therapy using madder, even large kidney stones are reduced in size and passed more easily.