Alkanna tinctoria / Onosma echioides

HS Code: 1211.9000

Alkanet Root

Alkanna tinctoria / Onosma echioides

Historically used to cool the blood and treat wounds. Famous for releasing a deep red dye.

Natural Dyes (Textiles/Cosmetics)
Food Coloring (Roghan Josh)
Hair Oils.

Part Used: Root

Origin & Distribution: Wildcrafted in Baluchistan and Northern Pakistan (Ratanjot).

Historic Use & Benefits: Historically used to cool the blood and treat wounds. Famous for releasing a deep red dye.

Industry Application: Natural Dyes (Textiles/Cosmetics), Food Coloring (Roghan Josh), Hair Oils.