PAKISTAN. Alkanet Root (Alkanna tinctoria), Cut and Sifted, Wild Harvested
Common names: Anchusa, Dyer's Alkanet, Bugloss, Dyer's Bugloss, Spanish Bugloss, Languedoc Bugloss, Orchanet
Family: Boraginaceae
Alkanet is a plant native to Mediterranean Europe, growing up to about a foot in height, with blue flowers and hairy leaves and stems, like its cousin, Borage.
This herb is commonly used as a coloring agent and dye for natural health care products and textiles. The root contains high amount of antioxidants, and is also reputed to be anti-inflammatory. Not recommended for internal use.
We are proud to use Alkanet in our Red Velvet Lip Balm as a natural coloring agent.
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