ALKANET Root Botanical Handcrafted ( Alkanna tinctoria)
Alkanet root is known for its deep reddish-purple color and natural dyeing properties. Traditionally used in herbal crafts and oil infusions, it adds vibrant color to blends and handmade creations.
Common Names: Alkanet , alkannawurzel (German), alkermeswurzel (German), Anchusa tinctoria , Dyerss Bugloss , henna , orchanet (English), racine dalcanna (French), racine dorcanette (French), radix anchusea (tinctoriae) (Latin), rote ochsenzungenwurzel (German), schminkwurzel (German)
Habitat: Alkanet (A. tinctoria) is cultivated in Central and Southern Europe for its dye, which is readily extracted by oils and spirit of wine. It is employed in pharmacy to give a red colour to salves, etc., and in staining wood in imitation of rosewood, or mahogany. The plant is sometimes also cultivated in Britan, but by far the greater portion of the Alkanet used here is imported either from the Levant or from the neighbourhood of Montpellier, in France.
Description: The species are hispid or pubescent herbs, with oblong, entire leaves, and bracteated racemes, rolled up before the flowers expand. The corolla is rather small, between funnel and salver-shaped; usually purplish-blue, but in some species yellow or whitish; the calyx enlarges in fruit. The root, which is often very large in proportion to the size of the plant, yields in many of the species a red dye from the rind.Though Alkanet imparts a fine deep red colour to oily substances and to spirit of wine, it tinges water with a dull brownish hue. Wax tinged with Alkanet, and applied to the surface of warm marble, stains it flesh-colour and sinks deep into the stone. Our British species, the Common Alkanet, is a soft, hairy plant with an angular stem, narrow, lanceolate leaves; and forked, one-sided cymes of violet flowers; calyx longer than the funnel-shaped corolla. It is a biennial, and flowers from June to July.
Plant Part/s Used Traditionally: The root is the part used in traditional dye crafts.
Country of ORIGIN : BULGARIA
How to Use ALKANET Root:- Add 1 tsp of root to herbal sachets.- Use in tea infusions or fragrant blends.- Use in moderation daily.
Benefits:- Alkanet root with magical floral tone- Beautiful in infusions and sachets- Organically dried for full flavor- Handcrafted and organic- Great for soothing blends
Safety Note: Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before using any herbs, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. These herbs are intended for general wellness and traditional use only.
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ALKANET Root Botanical Handcrafted ( Alkanna tinctoria)
SKU : Aivajiva_3_Root
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