Alkanet Dried Cut Root

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Latin Name : Alkanna Tinctoria

Alkanet Root also known as ”Ratanjot” is a spice found in Indian foods- to add flavor – and used as a natural food color. Alkanet roots have medicinal properties and are used to cure wounds, fever, and diseases while alkanet oil is popularly used as hair oil.

–  Alkanet root is quite helpful to maintain the health of heart.

–  It is beneficial in reducing the feeling of fever and headaches. The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances in root have a cooling and calming effect on the body, and therefore, it aids in the recovery processes.

–  Orally alkanna root has been used for diarrhea and gastric ulcers.

–  Alkanna is an amazing wound healer.  This is due to the presence of alkannins in alkanet root.

–  Alkanet tea is used to soften and soothe irritated skin. It also finds use as a potent diuretic, as well as an astringent.

–  Alkanna root has demonstrated radical scavenging activity, suggesting potential antiaging effects.

–  Alkanet can act as a natural dye for your hair. The hair oil of alkanet root will prevent all scalp infections including dandruff and premature greying of the hair and will promote hair growth.

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