Rubia cordifolia (Indian madder)

Rubia cordifolia is considered to be the best blood-purifying herb. It cools and detoxifies the blood, dissolves the obstructions in blood flow, and removes stagnant blood. Rubia cordifolia also has healing properties that help to protect gums from receding. It is believed to have antioxidant and astringent properties as well. It is used as immune regulator.

Indian madder is used to treat raised uric acid, arthritis associated with gout, glandular swellings, reoccurring skin infections and other skin diseases such as pigmentation anomalies and leucoderma.

Its principal constituents are purpurin, munjistin, xanthopurpurin and pseudopurpurin.