Alkanna tinctoria, the dyer's alkanet[1] or simply alkanet, is a herbaceous flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae. Its roots are used to produce a red dye. The plant is also known as dyers' bugloss, orchanet, Spanish bugloss, or Languedoc bugloss. It is native to the Mediterranean region.

Alkanna is an astringent and a source of red pigment used in cosmetics. It was traditionally used topically for the treatment of skin wounds and diseases. Orally, alkanna root has been used for diarrhea and gastric ulcers.

2012年7月11日 · A story of finding seeds and growing Dyer's alkanet. Alkanna tinctoria roots are common and used to naturally dye cloth and soap.

2020年8月17日 · Ratan Jot or Alkanna tinctoria is also known as alkanet that comes under the borage family. It acts as a food color and is widely used in several houses. It is the best alternative for a tomato that adds the red color to your dishes, but its …

Alkanna tinctoria L., commonly known as dyer’s alkanet, alkanet, dyer’s bugloss, orchanet, or Ratanjot (in India), of the Boraginaceae family, is a perennial herb native to Europe and the Mediterranean region and Asia, including the Middle East [16,17,18].

Alkanna is sometimes applied directly to the skin to heal wounds and treat skin diseases. How does work? Some chemicals in alkanna might act as antioxidants and might also reduce swelling (inflammation).

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Alkanna tinctoria is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

2020年4月22日 · Tung NH, Du GJ, Wang CZ, et al. Naphthoquinone components from Alkanna tinctoria (L.) Tausch show significant antiproliferative effects on human colorectal cancer cells. Phytother Res. 2013;27:66–70.

Alkanna tinctoria (scientific name: Alkanna tinctoria) is a perennial herb in the family Boraginaceae native to southeastern Europe. The stems are rough and coarse with stiff hairs. It produces small blue-purple flowers in spring to summer.