What is Alkanet Root
🌻 The Alkanet plant is a herb belonging to the borage family. Alkanet root, commonly referred to as ratanjot, is a spice popular in Indian cooking, especially for adding flavor to dishes like tandoori chicken! It also serves as a natural food coloring. Known in English as the Physic Nut and scientifically as “Alkanna Tincoria,” this Ayurvedic plant thrives in the hilly regions of North India and the Mediterranean.
Description of Alkanet Root Plant
🌻 The Alkanet plant features a dark red root that appears almost black on the outside, but reveals a blue-red interior with a whitish core. This root is known for producing a fine red dye, which has been used in the Mediterranean for thousands of years. You can find this plant thriving in various environments, including alfalfa fields, pine forests, grazing pastures, ideal rangelands, and even in abandoned or barren lands.
🌻 It can adapt to nutrient-poor soils but flourishes in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, and moist conditions.Additionally, the plant showcases striking blue flowers. The root, known as Ratan Jot, serves as a natural dye and is commonly used in various food products. Its remarkable red pigment has been a staple in dyeing practices throughout the Mediterranean for centuries.
Morphological characteristics of Alkanet Root (Alkanna tinctoria)
🌻 The alkanet plant has hairy stems and blue, purple, or white flowers that are similar to forget-me-nots. The roots are blackish on the outside, blue-red in the middle, and have a whitish core. The True alkanet, often referred to as common bugloss, features beautiful purple flowers that bloom in coiled clusters on slender plants, growing up to 60 cm (2 feet) tall.
🌻 The large blue alkanet, also known as Italian bugloss, is a favorite in gardens, reaching heights of 120 cm (4 feet) with its narrow leaves and striking bright-blue flowers adorned with white hairs in their centers. The evergreen alkanet, or evergreen bugloss (Pentaglottis sempervirens), is distinguished by its oval, pointed evergreen leaves and blue flowers with white centers, growing up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) tall.
Habitat of Alkanet Root (Alkanna tinctoria)
🌻 The alkanet plant is native to the Mediterranean region but is also grown in India, Albania, Egypt, and Turkey. In India, it’s commonly found in the northwestern regions of the Himalayas, particularly in Lahaul and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh. Alkanet is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in central Europe, central Asia, and North Africa
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Alkanet Root (Alkanna tinctoria)Names in different languages
⭐ Family Name: Boraginaceae
⭐ Botanical (Latin) name: Alkanna tinctoria
⭐ Sanskrit: Maharanga, Dhamani| महरंगा, धामनि| Raktachandana| रक्तचन्दन
⭐ English: Alkanet Root| Dyers Bugloss| orchanet| Spanish bugloss| Languedoc bugloss| Onosma echioides| Natternkopf-lotwurz| Hoary Puccoon
⭐ Tamil: Vembalam Pattai| வேம்பாளம் பட்டை
⭐ Hindi: Ratanjot| रतनजोत| Rajantot root| राजनतोत जड़| Ratnajyot
⭐ Telugu: Ratanjot Chekka| రతంజోత చెక్క
⭐ Kannada: Vembalam pattayi| వెంబలం పట్టాయి| Ratanjot Kayi| ರತಂಜೋಟ್ ಕಾಯಿ
⭐ Malayalam: Ratanjot Veru| രതഞ്ജോട്ട് വേർ
⭐ Punjabi: Laljari, Maharanga| लालजरी, महरंगा| Ghundi| Mundibuti| Ratani| Ratnaji
⭐ Bengali: Ratanjyot| Maha Meda| Ratanjot| রতঞ্জোত
⭐ Gujarati: Ratanjot| રતંજીોટ
⭐ Marathi: Ratanjot| रतनजोत| Ratnajyot
⭐ Odia: Ratanjot (ରତଞ୍ଜୋତ)
⭐ Assamese: Ratanjot (ৰতঞ্জোত)
⭐ Urdu: Ratanjot (رتنجوت)
⭐ Konkani: Ratanjot
⭐ Tulu: Ratanjot
⭐ Meitei (Manipuri): Ratanjot
⭐ Dogri: Ratanjot
⭐ Kashmiri: Yatilung, Yarilung| यातिलुंग, यारीलुंग
⭐ Maithili: Ratanjot
⭐ Chhattisgarhi: Ratanjot
⭐ Rajasthani: Ratanjot
⭐ Sindhi: Ratanjot
⭐ Nepali: Ratanjot (रतन्जोत)
⭐ Arabi: Alkanna| Al-hina| Alkanet Root (جذر الألكانا)
⭐ Chinese: Ziran Hong (紫草根)
⭐ Spanish: Raíz de Alkanet, Spanish bugloss, Languedoc bugloss
⭐ Malay (Malaysia): Akar Alkanet
⭐ Thai: Alkanet (รากอัลคาเน็ต)
⭐ Vietnamese: Rễ Xạ Hương
⭐ Spanish: Raíz de Alkanet
⭐ French: Buglosse azurée| बुग्लोसे अज़ूरी| Racine d’Alcanet
⭐ Sri Lankan Sinhala: Alkanet Mul
⭐ Indonesian: Akar Alkanet
⭐ Malay (Malaysia): Akar Alkanet
Nutrition Facts (Approximate per 100 g of Alkanna tinctoria)
❦ Calories: 15 kcal
❦ Protein: 0.2 g
❦ Fat: 0.1 g
❦ Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
❦ Fiber: 0.8 g
❦ Sugar: 0.1 g
❦ Iron: 0.3 mg
❦ Potassium: 15 mg
❦ Vitamin C: 0 mcg
❦ Vitamin A: 0 mcg
Recommended Dosage
❄️ Powder: Ratanjot powder can be used to cover grey hair because it gives hair a natural hue. Not commonly recommended for internal use; consult a healthcare provider if considering.
❄️ Oil: A small number of drops (1-2ml) can be added to diffusers or mixed with carrier oil for application on the skin.
Parts Used
❦ Roots
❦ Raw herbs
❦ Leaves
❦ Powders
How to consume Internally
❄️ Alkanet root powder frequently used in Indian traditional foods need to add colour to food safety.
How to Apply Externally
🌼 How to Use Ratanjot for Hair
🌾 To tackle white hair:
❄️ The rise of gray hair is often linked to the use of various chemicals. When gray hair appears at a young age, many turn to creams and treatments.
🌾 First method:
❄️ Start with 2 to 3 tablespoons of finely ground Ratanjot powder.
❄️ Next, mix in 2 teaspoons of henna powder.
❄️ Add a little mustard oil and blend everything well.
❄️ Apply this mixture thoroughly to your hair and let it sit for a while.
❄️ Rinse it out with soap afterward.
🌾 Second method:
❄️ Combine 1 tablespoon of Amla powder with 2 tablespoons of Ratanjot root.
❄️ Add coconut oil as needed. Place the oil in sunlight for 3-4 days, then apply it to your scalp.
❄️ Use this treatment twice a week and wash your hair with herbal shampoo after an hour.
❄️ This natural remedy can help address gray hair and promote naturally dark hair.
🌼 Remedy for hair growth:
🌾 Ratanjot and fenugreek oil:
❄️ Mix 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds with 1 teaspoon of Ratanjot in half a cup of castor oil.
❄️ Let this mixture sit in the sun until it cools down.
🌾 Oil transformation:
❄️ The oil will turn red from the sunlight exposure, enhancing its properties.
🌾 Application:
❄️ Apply this oil to your hair for 1 to 2 hours to nourish it.
❄️ Afterward, wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
🌾 Regular use:
❄️ Doing this consistently can help reduce hair breakage and loss.
❄️ The combination of Ratanjot and fenugreek seeds supports hair health and strengthens strands.
🌼 Using Ratanjot oil for soft hair:
🌾 Ingredients needed:
❄️ Iron pan
❄️ Half a bowl of mustard oil
❄️ Ratanjot roots
🌾 Preparation:
❄️ Heat the mustard oil in a pan and add the Ratanjot roots.
❄️ Allow the oil to heat slowly, then remove the roots and let the oil cool.
🌾 Application method:
❄️ Apply the prepared oil to your hair and massage it into the roots.
🌾 Timing and washing:
❄️ Leave it on for 30 to 50 minutes before washing your hair.
🌾 Benefits:
❄️ Mix a small amount of alkanet root oil in hair treatments for slight coloring and conditioning.
❄️ Provides a natural tint to hair (reddish tones).
❄️ This treatment provides softness and shine to your hair while maintaining moisture.
❄️ Conditions the scalp.
🌾 For dandruff issues:
❄️ Ratanjot is an excellent remedy for dandruff, thanks to its antibacterial properties.
🌼 How to Use Ratanjot for Skin
🌾 Infused Oil for Skin:
❄️ Add 2–3 tablespoons of alkanet root powder to 1 cup of carrier oil (e.g., olive, almond, or coconut oil).
❄️ Let it steep for 1–2 weeks in a cool, dark place, shaking occasionally.
❄️ Strain and use the oil on dry or irritated skin.
🌾 Healing Salve:
❄️ Combine alkanet-infused oil with beeswax to make a salve for cuts, scrapes, or dry skin.
❄️ Optional: Add essential oils like lavender for fragrance and additional benefits.
🌾 Benefits:
❄️ Add a few drops of alkanet-infused oil to lotions or balms.
❄️ Soothes irritated skin.
❄️ Helps with minor cuts and wounds (traditional wound-healing use).
❄️ May reduce inflammation and redness.
🌼 How to Use Ratanjot for Cosmetics
🌾 Lip Balm and Lip Tint:
❄️ Add alkanet-infused oil to beeswax and shea butter when making homemade lip balms for a natural red hue.
🌾 Soap Coloring:
❄️ Add powdered alkanet root to soap mixtures for a vibrant reddish-purple tone.
🌾 Benefits:
❄️ Used as a natural coloring agent.
How to Store
☀️ Keep in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
☀️ Ensure the lid is tightly closed after every use.
Caution to Be Taken
⚡ Consult a physician if pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication.
⚡ There may be interactions with medications, particularly those affecting blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
⚡ Avoid excessive consumption to prevent toxicity.
⚡ Not suitable for infants or children without medical advice.
⚡ Not recommended for long-term use without medical guidance.
⚡ Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized dosage.
Important Tips
☀️ Initiate 🌱 with a Low Dose: Start with a minimal amount to observe how your body responds.
☀️ Use Moderately: 🌿 Avoid excessive, long-term use without guidance
Prioritize Quality: 🍁 Purchase from trusted vendors to ensure product purity
☀️ Conduct a Patch Test: 🍂 Always conduct a patch test before applying to the skin
☀️ Storage Considerations: 🍃 Avoid metal containers to maintain the product’s effectiveness.
Harvesting & Manufacturing Method
☀️ All of our herbs are harvested organically, dried, and ground without chemical interaction, guaranteeing 🌳 that our herbal powders and related products are entirely natural.
☀️ Sourced from sustainably 🌿 cultivated Coscinium plants found in tropical mountains and forests.
☀️ These herbs are carefully picked by🌱 hand and dried in the sun to maintain and preserve, their nutritional benefits.
☀️ They are Processed without any additives or chemicals, 🌾 ensuring, and guaranteeing their natural purity.
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