Botanical Name :- Rubia Cordifolia
English Name :- Indian Madder
Our Brand Name :- Ruby Red
Colouring Component :- Alizarin
Description:-
Rubia cordifolia, often known as common madder or Indian madder, the roots of Indian madder are used for dyeing.
Manjistha, or Rubia Cordifolia to give it its scientific name, is a branched climber with small, greenish white flowers that are arranged in a cluster of round, fleshy, purple fruits. Its roots have a brownish red bark from which a red dye is obtained. This plant grows well in hilly districts of India.
Colour Imparted:-
It gives orange to red colour on cellulose fibers.
Ayurvedic/Medicinal/Healing Properties :-
Manjistha is considered to be one of the most valuable herbs in Ayurveda. The ancient physician and sage, Charaka has categorized the herb as :- that which improves the complexion and that which reduces fever. It is also a well known as a rejuvenative.
Dyeing process :-
Mordant the cellulose Fibers with Alum 10% Wof for 30 mins at 80C.
After Mordanting one wash to the fiber,
Take Ruby Red as per the desired shade, for medium take 2% wof and dye the fiber for 1 hour at 100C.
Now wash with non-ionic soap.
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