Madder Root (Rubia tinctorum) Dried Root Liquid Extract — External Use Only

Madder Root (Rubia tinctorum) Dried Root Liquid Extract — External Use Only

For external use only. Not for internal use. Apply it to the skin only — do not swallow.

A liquid extract of dried root of Rubia tinctorum, for use on the skin, or as a natural red colourant in soaps and cosmetics.

What you get

• One botanical, named to species. Only Rubia tinctorum — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The material steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried.
• Your choice of base. Organic sugar-cane alcohol, or vegetable glycerin with no ethanol in it.
• Ready to use. Apply it straight to the skin, or add it to a cream or oil of your own.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are testing a formula or running a batch.

About the plant

Madder root turns bones pink. In 1736 John Belchier noticed that pigs fed on madder waste from a calico works had rose-coloured bones, and feeding madder became the standard technique for studying how bone grows and remodels — it stains only what is laid down while the animal is eating it. The plant is a straggling perennial with whorled leaves and hooked prickles; its roots, lifted at three years, gave Europe its red, and Turkey red cloth took a notorious fifteen-step process involving rancid oil to fix it.

Ingredients

Tincture: Rubia tinctorum dried roots, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Rubia tinctorum dried roots, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Apply a small amount directly to clean, intact skin with a fingertip or a cotton pad. You can also add it to a cream or oil of your own — shake before each use, as the extract does not dissolve in oil. Patch-test on a small area first and wait 24 hours before wider use.

Warnings

For external use only. Do not take internally. Madder root contains lucidin and related anthraquinones, which are genotoxic in laboratory testing. It is a strong red dye and stains skin, fabric and work surfaces. Do not apply to broken skin, open wounds or near the eyes. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, including on the skin. Not for use on broken skin, open wounds or damaged skin. Discontinue use if irritation, redness or a rash develops. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.