Anal fissure or a crack in the anus, spreading throughout the anal canal, is an acute or chronic condition affecting a number of people. This causes severe pain and uneasiness that a surgery is required when in critical state. In addition, constipation impairs the anal area when experiencing fissure. Alternative remedies have been sought to effectively heal this condition. Herbal medicines became popular for their natural and efficient effects.
Madder root (Rubia tinctorum) is a controversial herb, which poses a number of safety issues when used. When the whole plant is utilized for medicine, some substances are said to have uncertain consequences towards human health. As a result, commercialized herbal medicines made from this plant have been restricted in most countries. Despite this, people still took the herb in order to deal with certain disorders, varying from kidney stones to urinary tract illnesses. Besides its efficacy on kidney-related diseases, modern herbal medicine does not always rely on this for treatment. However, traditional practices show contradicting circumstances wherein the plant was believed to treat jaundice, sciatica and constipation.
In order to alleviate acute anal discomfort with madder root, herbal tea from roots, leaves and stems could be made. This will result in a red colored drink with astringent taste and slightly fouled odor. Recommended measurement for this concoction is about one to two grams of dried and minced root to a cup of boiling water. This should be taken daily, about three to four times. Aqueous and alcohol extraction could also be prepared. However, appropriate dosage depends on a number of factors, from age to severity of fissure, and others. Consult first with a doctor when consuming extractions form the herb.
In the case of chronic anal fissure, a particular operation may be needed to treat the condition. Depending on the type of surgery and the extent of the fissure, wounds are likely to occur afterwards. In line with this, madder root can be used as liquid solution which can promptly heal the wound from the surgery. To employ this approach, boil first the plant’s leaves with water, and then set aside until lukewarm. Finally, use the resulting solution to wash the operated area. This will hasten recovery.
Long ago, madder was mostly known as a natural colorant that dyes cotton, leather, and similar textiles. It was also called as tinctorum radix, Indian madder, garance, garance des teinturiers, rubiae tinctorum, rubia de tintas, rubia, robbia, rouge des teinturiers, farberrote, Bengal madder and dyer’s madder. It is also believed to possess diuretic, antispasmodic and laxative properties.
Madder root is a reddish-brown, creeping perennial plant that can grow up to 1.5 meter. It has lanceolate leaves that are about 8 centimeters long. It produces small star-shaped flowers of only two to five millimeter in size from months of June to August. The herb is also resistant to drought, a xerophytic. Moreover, the roots (rhizomes) and leaves are tapped as usable parts. The root constitutes anthraquinone glycosides, iridoid, tannins, pectin, organic acids, sugar and calcium. The medicinal property of this herb is primarily due to glycosides.
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