Nature is very generous and gives us many natural remedies to cure a wide variety of diseases, among them the famous healing properties madder, instructions for use of which will be described in detail in this article. This herb, amazing in its properties, grows in warm regions: Georgia, Crimea, Azerbaijan, North Africa, Dagestan and some parts of Asia.
It can be easily found in meadows and forests, and is often found simply growing along fences and in gardens. The name of the plant is due to the properties of the above-ground parts of the plant, which contain a natural dye previously used in the leather and textile industries.
The medicinal properties of madder are easily explained by its unique chemical composition.
Unprepossessing-looking grass is a real treasure useful substances, scientists discovered in it:
- iridoids, which have anti-inflammatory and choleretic properties, relieve spasms, and most importantly, successfully combat;
- triterlenoids, stimulating the immune system, having pronounced antimicrobial properties and reducing inflammation, normalizing blood pressure and improving the condition blood vessels, heart muscle and kidneys;
- anthraquinones, which have a positive effect on the body’s immunity as a whole and cell regeneration;
- flavonoids, promoting the elimination of toxins, reducing the amount of cholesterol, positively affecting the condition of cardio-vascular system;
- cardiac glycosides, strengthening the main motor of our body - the heart, reducing the manifestations of arrhythmia and tachycardia;
- coumarins having antitumor properties;
- vitamin C, vital for improving the body’s resistance to disease, as well as promoting cell restoration and strengthening blood vessels;
- pectins, helping to remove toxins, radionuclides and cholesterol;
- citric acid, necessary for metabolism and improving immunity;
- tartaric acid, has a mild laxative and reduces heartburn;
- malic acid, improves intestinal motility and strengthens the walls of blood vessels;
- sugar.
Madder contains many useful microelements: potassium, necessary for adequate heart function, iron for circulatory system, magnesium for nervous system, boron, responsible for cell renewal, zinc, stimulating brain activity. Also found here are tannins, carbohydrates, proteins and natural dyes.
Pharmacological properties
Madder has diuretic and antimicrobial properties and is effective in the fight against coccal bacteria.
Helps reduce pain syndrome. It normalizes the tone and peristalsis of the muscles of the ureters and renal pelvis, promotes withdrawal and gradually loosens them.
Particularly effective in the fight against phosphate salts of magnesium and calcium. When used as a course, it normalizes water-salt metabolism in organism.
To prevent the plant from losing its medicinal properties, it is very important to collect and prepare it correctly. In late autumn or early spring, you need to carefully dig up the roots, clear them of soil, dry them in the sun, and then transfer them to a dark place where good ventilation is provided.Application
For treatment, only the roots and rhizomes of madder are used, that is, its underground part itself. They are used primarily in urology, for the treatment of bladder problems. Madder helps in, loosens them and brings them out.
Madder root
The course of treatment is 2 months, the break is 4 months, in some cases a repeat course may be necessary. There are several methods of use, all of them use crushed dried madder root; we’ll tell you about the most popular ones.
You can just put it into powder in different forms drink 1 gram three times a day, not forgetting to wash it down with warm water, at least half a glass.
If you find it unpleasant to swallow dry powder, you can prepare a decoction: take a teaspoon of crushed madder roots, pour a glass of water, place on water bath and boil for 10 minutes, then strain and drink the resulting volume in 2 times, strictly on an empty stomach, better in the morning and in the evening.
Another option is to mix the powder from the roots with butter or peanut butter (the second is healthier, of course), and then eat it, rolling it into balls and washing it down with warm water.
If you do not have the opportunity to prepare madder rhizomes, you can buy madder rhizomes at the pharmacy, which contains it, or tablets containing madder extract, they are no less effective.
According to the instructions, they are used 2 pieces 3 times a day, after dissolving a little warm water in half a glass. The course of treatment in this case is 1 month.
Madder contains an increased amount of iron, which has a detrimental effect on tooth enamel, so it is better to drink it in dissolved form through a cocktail straw.You can also find an alcoholic tincture of madder, drink it for a month 2 times a day, adding 20 drops to half a glass of warm water.
Indications
Doctors prescribe madder to patients who have the following problems:
- with a lot of content and;
- rickets;
- bone and intestinal tuberculosis;
- dysentery;
- gout;
- anemia.
Given its analgesic properties, it is often used to reduce pain in renal colic, pain in the spleen, respiratory organs, inflammation sciatic nerve, bruises, dislocations.
Madder is also used for osteochondrosis. Can be used externally for ulcers, ringworm, rosacea, skin cancer, and for lightening age spots.
Contraindications
Madder is quite potent medicinal herbs, therefore has certain contraindications:
- peptic ulcer;
- gastritis;
- severe, liver, in which their normal activity is disrupted.
It is also necessary to remember to be careful when using it: do not drink at the same time as eating, as it has an irritating effect, strictly follow the dosage regimen prescribed by the doctor.
In case of an overdose, inflammatory processes may worsen and allergic reactions may occur.
During pregnancy
During pregnancy, as well as during lactation, experts do not recommend using madder, since no studies have been conducted regarding safety for the child.
Dissolving stones
Most often, madder is prescribed specifically for, as it helps to remove stones quickly, safely and painlessly.
Depending on the location of the stones, a specific dosage form is chosen. The decoction is not used in this case; it is more suitable for removing salts from joints and treating osteochondrosis.
But the infusion effectively reduces pain and is suitable for treatment. To prepare it, pour a teaspoon of powder from madder roots into a glass of water at room temperature and leave overnight, then filter, pour the remaining raw material into a glass of boiling water, filter again after 15 minutes, mix with the solution expressed for the first time and drink.
Alcohol tincture is suitable for urolithiasis in initial stage, as well as at . Drink it a teaspoon 40 minutes after eating. When consuming it is very important to observe drinking regime, drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
Madder root
Madder can also be used for stones as a component of a complete medicinal collection, which also includes birch inflorescences and leaves. You can buy the ready-made mixture at the pharmacy, pour one packet into a glass of hot boiled water and leave for 10 minutes, drink it once a day, better evening, leaving a period of at least an hour after eating.
The easiest way to use madder is to drink ready-made tablets, dissolving them in half a glass of water. The course of this treatment is at least 3 weeks, more often a month.Also in the pharmacy chain you can find drops, powder and a special preparation Cystenal, which, in addition to madder, contains ethanol, magnesium salicylate and essential oils.
No one is surprised by kidney problems today. But they can be deadly if therapy is not carried out on time. Madder is one of the most effective means for combating pathologies of the kidneys, gall bladder, and joints. Its description will allow you to independently find and correctly prepare medicinal raw materials. Contraindications to the use of the plant will give you the opportunity to avoid unwanted consequences.
General characteristics of the grass
Madder is a perennial plant that has a tall, straight stem. It is characterized by several edges and small thickness. It feels rough to the touch. The height of the stem ranges from 40 to 150 cm. Madder root is very powerful. Many creeping rhizomes extend from it. They are covered with thin bark of a reddish-brown hue.
Madder has ovoid, pointed leaves that are a maximum of 8 cm long and 3 cm wide. They are also characterized by spiny bristles located at the edges, as well as the presence of a vein with inside. The leaves are usually collected in rings of several pieces.
Madder has small yellow-green flowers that form inflorescences - baskets. The grass blooms from June to September. The plant bears fruit from August to November. Madder berries are small, juicy, black. They have a bone.
Most often you can find this grass in gardens, light pine forests, steppe meadows, and along fences. There is another type of plant - madder cordifolia. It differs from the previous herb in the shape of its leaves and less developed rhizome. Both the underground and above-ground parts of the herb are used to prepare medicines. Madder cordifolia is used to combat the following diseases: hepatitis C, bronchitis, skin wounds, malaria, rickets, joint diseases, menstrual cycle. Madder cordifolia is used to prepare medicinal infusions and decoctions.
Features of plant preparation
IN medicinal purposes Only madder root and its rhizomes have found application. Raw materials should be collected either in early spring or late autumn. After digging, you need to thoroughly clean the root from the soil and leave it in the sun for a while to wilt. After this, the raw materials are laid out on a clean cloth and put away in the shade.
If you use a dryer to process the roots, then you need to set the temperature to 45-50 degrees. Next, the raw material is ground into powder or simply crushed. The finished product should be stored in glass containers for no more than 2 years. Using the product after this time will not do you any good.
What diseases can the plant treat?
The herb extract has many beneficial properties. It finds application in folk and traditional medicine. For example, the plant has a laxative effect, can soften and remove kidney stones, cleanse gallbladder. The product is effective against coccus bacteria.
Thanks to the plant, you can improve water-salt metabolism and increase the acidity of gastric juice. In addition, the roots have the following effects: hypotensive, hemostatic, choleretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antitumor, diuretic. When using the plant, you should pay attention to contraindications. For example, if you experience a frequent decrease in blood pressure, then you should not drink madder decoction.
Madder products are used in the treatment of the following pathologies:
- dropsy;
- gout, polyarthritis and other joint diseases;
- jaundice;
- disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract;
- inflammation of the spleen;
- and gallbladder;
- gonorrhea;
- dermatological diseases, including skin cancer;
- menstrual disorders: dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea;
- tuberculosis of bones and intestines;
- dysentery;
- inflammation of the sciatic nerve;
- cystitis;
- angina.
As you can see, the list of pathologies is quite large. Madder has a wide spectrum useful qualities.
Recipes for preparing raw materials
The herb can be used in different forms, for example: as a decoction, infusion, tincture, herbal tea, extract. They are not difficult to prepare:
Decoction.
Take 1 tsp. dry powder and pour 250 ml of boiling water over it. Additionally, put the mixture on the fire for 10 minutes. Next, the broth is cooled and filtered. The use of the product is as follows: drink half a glass 3 times a day. Remember that you should take it 30-40 minutes after eating.
Infusion.
It is recommended for use in cases of kidney stones and if the gallbladder is not functioning well. To prepare the product you need 1 tsp. pour 200 ml of powder cold water and let stand for 8 hours. Next, the liquid is filtered, and the raw material is poured again, but with 200 ml of boiling water. After a quarter of an hour, the liquid should be strained. Both solutions must be mixed. The resulting product must be drunk per day, divided into 2 doses.
Tincture.
It is used in the presence of an inflammatory process in the kidneys and joint pathologies. The tincture can be purchased. You need to drink it 1 tsp. half an hour after eating. At the same time, try to maintain a drinking regime: at least 1.5 liters of purified water per day.
Extract in tablets.
For treatment, drink 3 - 4 capsules three times a day. In this case, it is better to dissolve the tablet extract in warm water (150 ml). This should be done immediately before your appointment. It is advisable to apply the extract at the same time daily. The course of therapy is no more than a month. Only a doctor can prolong the use of the extract.
Drops.
You can buy them too. The drug should be taken if available kidney stones. The liquid extract dissolves them. It is advisable to drink 20 drops diluted with a glass of water. This should be done 2 times a day along with meals. The course of therapy lasts no more than a month.
If you have spasms and pain, you can take powder from the roots.
You need to consume it 1 g of raw material 3 times a day with a glass of water.
In traditional medicine, madder is part of the drug “Cystenal”.
Contraindications for use
Whatever beneficial properties did not have madder extract, it cannot always be used. There are the following contraindications for use:
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- serious renal failure;
- peptic ulcer;
- glomerulonephritis in acute or chronic form;
- intolerance to raw material components;
- hyperacid gastritis;
- age up to 18 years.
Madder extract should not be used without consulting a doctor. He should explain to you all the contraindications to the use of the product. Otherwise, you will definitely experience additional dysfunction of the body. It is better to consult in advance to avoid possible consequences in future.
In the article we talk about madder and the medicinal properties of the plant. You will learn effective recipes with madder, which will help in the treatment of various diseases.
Madder
Madder is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Madder family. "Rubia tinctorum" - Latin name 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.
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) madder madder blooms with small greenish-yellow flowers, similar to the inflorescences of St. John's wort. The root system is 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 add color to various fabrics (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 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.
Madder - Medicinal properties
IN folk medicine use madder roots
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 internal organs, which results in decreased muscle contraction and helps 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 successful treatment 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 the 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 ensures the production of medicines different shapes and concentration. 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. Prescribe this medicine with 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 consulting with a doctor and conducting the necessary examinations, the specialist may increase the dose or extend 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 formed stones, promotes their removal, and stops accumulation harmful salts and phosphates in the ducts.
Ingredients:
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 high in 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:
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:
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
Inflammatory process in prostate gland can be removed using herbal collection, in which each ingredient has a healing effect.
Ingredients:
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 mixture.
How to use: Divide the infusion into three doses before meals. The course lasts 10 weeks.
Result: Elimination inflammatory processes and pain reduction.
In order not to cause side effects, the preparation of 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.
Madder dyeing for cats and dogs
Pets suffer from kidney and bladder stones, just like humans. Madder will help remove stones from the body.
Ingredients:
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, feed pet 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 pet must be examined by a veterinarian.
Madder dyeing - contraindications
Despite wide range properties of madder, contraindications are related to the state of the patient’s digestive and urinary systems.
Taking medications with madder is strictly prohibited if:
- acute form of gastritis;
- renal failure;
- kidney diseases.
When allergic reactions you should stop taking the medicine immediately.
Classification of madder
These are angiosperms, the classification of which includes about 500 varieties of plant genera and 7 thousand plant species. They are widespread and have different kind- shrubs, grasses, trees and vines.
Taxonomic position:
- Type - Vascular plants.
- Department - Flowering or Angiosperms.
- Class - Magnoliopsids (dicots).
- Order - Gentians.
- Family - Rubiaceae.
- Rod - Madder.
- Type - Madder tincture.
Madder - varieties
The madder genus includes 55 specimens, but only 2 have medicinal properties:
- Madder tincture.
- Georgian madder.
Photo of madder, its beneficial properties and applications: Infographics on madder
What to remember
Madder is popularly called marzana, marina or krapp. It has long been known for its beneficial properties, therefore it is actively used in medicine in a variety of forms (tablets, extract, drops, etc.). Grows this plant in the warmest conditions, therefore it is most often found in Crimea, Azerbaijan, North Africa and Dagestan. The plant was originally used as a paint, which had a bright red hue.
Madder herb and its composition
Moraine is presented in the form of a herbaceous perennial plant with a horizontal rhizome and branched shoots, the height of which can reach about two meters. Milena or madder grows along river banks, irrigation canals, on forest edges or in abandoned gardens, and even along fences. The plant itself loves warmth and moisture, so in dry and windy climates it practically does not bear fruit.
Despite its unpretentiousness, heart-leaved kel (madder) is characterized by a rich biochemical composition:
- Pectin;
- Ascorbic acid;
- Carbohydrates;
- Proteins;
- Acids organic origin(wine, apple, lemon);
- Rutin;
- Sahara;
- Phenolcarboxylic acids;
- Iridoids, etc.
Thanks to this composition, madder acts as an antispasmodic and also has medicinal effects: increased acidity of gastric juice; reduction of pain during urination; reduction of kidney pain. The use of madder can reduce tone and increase muscle contractions of kidney peristalsis, as well as improve water-salt metabolism.
What are the benefits of madder root?
IN medical purposes Kelba roots are usually used, which are obtained in the fall or spring, thoroughly cleaned, and then dried at a temperature of no more than 50 o C.
Medicines containing madder can be presented in the following forms:
- Decoction;
- Pills;
- Powder;
- Extract;
- Herbal tea;
- Drops;
- Tincture.
It is worth noting that the range of indications for the use of madder for medicinal purposes is quite wide, so it can be used for diseases of the digestive, urinary and respiratory systems, as well as for the treatment of skin diseases.
Thus, the following diseases may be indications for the use of madder::
- Stones in the kidneys;
- Rickets;
- Skin cancer;
- Dermatomycosis;
- Gout;
- Pigmentation;
- Osteomyelitis;
- Intestinal or bone tuberculosis, etc.
User reviews indicate that the use of madder has shown the greatest effectiveness for kidney stones, since the plant not only helps remove stones, but also destroys primary causes their appearance.
Where is madder used?
Initially, marengo was grown only for industrial purposes, especially those varieties that can be used to produce fabric dyes, usually red dye. However, in last times Madder is used less and less in industry and more and more in medicine.
Medicinal use of madder provides anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
The medicinal composition of the plant provides relief pain, stopping bleeding and more fast healing wounds urinary tract.
In addition to these actions, reviews indicate that madder can have:
- Antiallergic effect;
- Sweatshop;
- Antipyretic effect;
- Antitoxic effect;
- Anticonvulsant and astringent effect.
At home, Kelba is used in the form of an infusion or decoction. The decoction is used for external use, as compresses on the skin, prepared as follows: madder roots (about 10-12 g) are poured with 100 ml of water and boiled in a water bath for about 15 minutes, after which the liquid is cooled and filtered.
Madder root tincture is prepared a little differently:
- About 200 ml of water should be heated to approximately 85 degrees, without boiling;
- IN hot water add approximately 19-20 g of dried and pre-crushed plant roots;
- For two hours, the liquid is infused under a closed lid and then filtered;
- The resulting infusion is taken after meals, 75 ml.
By the way, a ready-made tincture of madder roots can be purchased at a pharmacy.
Beneficial properties of madder extract
One of the forms of use of madder is its extract, which is used primarily for the treatment of urolithiasis. Pharmacological properties extract are to loosen and disintegrate kidney stones, remove “sand” from the kidneys and relieve pain symptoms.
The drug itself is presented in the form of tablets, which are available in 10 or 20 pieces per package.
The course of treatment should be about a month (20-30 days), and re-treatment prescribed by a doctor no earlier than 1.5 months later.
The course of treatment involves taking 1 tablet three times a day, special cases may be prescribed 2 or 3 tablets three times a day. First, the tablet is dissolved in half a glass of warm water and taken orally.
It is worth noting a number of features of the use of madder extract:
- During treatment, a person's urine turns red.
- If a brownish-red tint of urine appears, you should immediately consult a doctor, who will reduce the dosage or stop the course for some time.
- An overdose of the drug can manifest itself in the form of pain that appears when stones and other concretions pass.
Contraindications and instructions: madder dye
In addition to the extract, madder is taken in the form of herbal tea, which includes other medicinal plants. The course of herbal tea treatment is about a month; for this, a tea bag is brewed and infused for 4-5 minutes, and taken once in the evening, an hour after dinner.
Madder in drops helps relieve swelling and dissolve calcium oxalates, removing them from the body. Drops are taken for a month, twice a day, 20 drops dissolved in 150 ml of water.
As the most common medicinal product, which includes moraine, secrete cystenal in the form of drops. It is used to treat cystitis and urolithiasis, when secondary inflammatory changes or spasms occur. Taking the infusion continues for a month, three times a day, 3-5 drops dissolved in water, 20-30 minutes before meals. If the patient has increased acidity stomach juice, then the drug is taken during and after meals, and if the acidity is low, then it is necessary joint reception medicines containing hydrochloric acid or pepsin.
Like any other drug, madder can have side effects:
- Allergic reactions;
- Exacerbation of chronic inflammation;
- The appearance of pain;
- Nausea;
- Diarrhea and loose stools.
In addition, medications containing madder have contraindications in the form of: chronic or acute phase of glomerulonephritis; stomach ulcer; hypersensitivity to the components of the drug; severe renal failure; lactase deficiency. The use of this drug is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women. The course of treatment must strictly comply with the instructions or prescription of the doctor.
It is worth noting that madder is used to treat urolithiasis not only in people, but also in pets, in particular, cats. The dosage of the drug is prescribed by the doctor, it can be calculated according to the weight of the pet (per 1 kg - 1 ml). The required dose of the drug is diluted in water and given to animals twice a day for a month using a medical syringe without a needle.
