What is crazy?
Madder is an evergreen plant from the Old World. This plant was historically used as a source of animal feed, but was commercially important for its red root, which was used to produce a dye known as crazy or Rose Madder. The color varied from medium to intense red with pink shade. It was one of the first dyes to be duplicated synthetically, in the form of Alizarin Crimson in the 66th of the 20th century. Archaeological evidence shows that the Egyptians used it as a textile dye and that it can also be used in cosmetics. The color also appeared in ancient Greece and Rome. It was one of the most expanding red dyes in Europe, which led people to compare the lips of people with a more crazy verse, because the color was so commonly known. However, the Mordant must be used to repair the dye or will be started. Mordants bind with dyes to change insoluble and secure them to bind to the colors of the material, but do not prevent fading and possible washing. In case ofThis dye was a commonly used mordant.
In addition to being used as a textile dye, Madder was also employed in some traditional herbs, in the belief that it could be used to treat intestinal complaints and jaundice. The stem, flowers, roots and seeds were used in medical tinctures and preparations that could be swallowed or applied locally depending on the formula. Many people thought that the plant was good for the skin, especially in women, perhaps because it would leave a weak red blush after application.
Like other natural dyes, the madman can be very inconsistent. Depending on how roots are grown and manipulated, the color may vary, and when a mordant is used, there is often no color. As a result, most people prefer the use of synthetic Forms today when they want to create a distinctive pink shade of madman. However, the natural pigment is still to dIsposition in special dye shops, for people who like to experiment with traditional dyes, and enterprising craftsmen can also create their own dye, provided they find wild plants or those that are grown, which can be a bit of a challenge.