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Synthetic dyes release huge amount of waste and uniform colourants lead to health hazard. It also disturbing the eco balance of the nature. Natural dyes are mostly derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals. The most of the natural dyes are vegetable dyes from plant sources-roots, berries, bark, leaves, and wood--and other organic sources such as fungi and lichens. Natural dyes exhibit good biodegradability and are more compatible with the environment. They also offer a renewable and sustainable alternatives to synthetic dyes, reducing the negative impact on ecosystems. In spite of their inferior fastness, natural dyes are more acceptable to environmentally conscious people around the world. Natural dyes are also offering a safer option for textile applications because they have been shown to be less harmful and non -allergic. The present study deals with the natural dyes extracted from Rubia Cordifolia can be proven a best remedy to cure acne rosacea particularly in pillow cover. The application of Rubia Cordifolia, particularly that which is produced from medical plants to textile can yield additional benefits. Rubia cordifolia is popularly known as 'Indian Madder'. It possesses anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant effects as these are important agent to break the acne rosacea. The extracted dye used to dye selected silk fabric and myrobalan mordant used for dye ability, fastness properties, absorbency test. In order to improve the practical application of natural dyes in textiles, the use of mordants such as myrobalan enhance the durability and colour retention. Absorbency properties of the dyes extracted from madder and sinking test was determined. The silk fabric functionalization with Rubia Cordifolia has been considered, this has improved the dyed fabric qualities and increased dye absorption. The colour fastness through washing and sunlight was an excellent satisfaction.