Madder – Le Erbe di Janas

The Indian Madder is a climbing plant of the Rubiaceae family; from its root a natural red dye is obtained. It is also known by the name of Garanza, or by the name Manjistha, in Ayurveda. Promotes healing of skin tissue damaged by injury or infection. Detoxifies and nourishes at the same time.

Manjistha powder is commonly used to help lighten dark spots on the skin and other types of discoloration.

Use manjistha powder in combination with Rosa Damascena powder to make a healing and refreshing face pack.

HAIR: It has a purifying effect on the scalp and makes the hair shiny and soft. Strengthens tissue and protects against itching.

DYEING NOTES: Suitable for obtaining bright red tones. It is possible to vary the shade by acting sul pH dell'ambiente in cui prepariamo la polvere: aggiungendo del succo di limone e lasciando ossidare la Robbia per almeno 12 ore si ottengono tonalità più calde, mentre aggiungendo un cucchiaino di bicarbonato si otterranno tonalità più fredde.

Il potere tintorio della Robbia non è altissimo e non è permanente; per questo si può anche miscelare all'Henna, varying the percentages to obtain very warm copper tones.

Recommended for blond and very light brown hair to obtain blond, golden or warm tones. By adding Turmeric or Rhubarb instead, orange hues will be obtained. In combination with theCassia it is useful for reviving blonde tones.

SKIN: Oltre alle proprietà tintorie, la Robbia è utile sulla pelle affetta da dermatite, psoriasi, vitiligine, acne o eczema. Inoltre tende a rendere il colorito del viso più omogeneo, eliminando le imperfezioni e compattando l'incarnato.

HISTORY and CURIOSITIES: il suo nome in sanscrito è Manjishta. In Ayurveda è considerata il principale rimedio per purificare l’organismo dalle tossine.

Method of use:

Mix the powder with boiling water, until you obtain a paste of the consistency of a yogurt for bright tones, or more liquid for mild colours. Leave to macerate for 15 minutes, well covered, then apply the paste to dry hair. Add any other Herbs for a synergistic effect. Leave on for at least 2 hours as a dye pack. A final rinse with water and vinegar helps keep the hair shiny and soft. As a face mask, mix with Herbs and/or Clays to avoid unpleasant chromatisms. Leave on for 10 minutes without letting the mask dry, but keep the skin moist by dispensing water or Acque Florali.

Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.

Note well: the Madder proposed here is Rubia cordifolia and not Rubia tincoria considered toxic and whose use is not permitted as a supplement or as a cosmetic.

EXTERNAL USE

Inci: Rubia cordifolia root powder