Bixa Botanical's Ratanjot PowderRatanjotBotanical name Alkanna tinctoria the dyer's alkanet or alkanet is an herb in the borage family is native to the Mediterranean region. Ratanjot main notability is its roots are used as a red dye. The plant has a dark red root of blackish appearance externally but bluered inside with a whitish core. The root produces a fine red colouring material which has been used as a dye in the Mediterranean region since antiquity. Alkanet or popularly known as alkane has several similar names such as dyers bugloss or Spanish bugloss. Alkanet root is found quite large and thick with reddish color. Alkanet root is primarily used as a natural dyeing agent and helps to impart a ruby red color to natural lip balm lipsticklotionetc. Beyond the natural deep red pigment of the plant alkanet has been found beneficial to help in skin care such as burns ulcers burning sensation etc. Therefore most of the benefits of alkanet root is used to cosmetic and beauty purpose.Alkanet oil can be prepared from the root Powder and has been used in lip balms for a light red color in creams for a light pink color and in scrubs for a pink color. Alkanet root better known as Ratanjot is also frequently used in Indian tradition to add colour to food safely. Many household remedies contain Alkanet for maintaining black and healthy hair.Ratanjot internally promotes healthy cardiovascular functions and helps to reduce high blood pressure. Alkanet when used regularly benefits skin tissues and hair follicles. Alkanet also supports expulsion of extra phlegm and reducing cough symptoms. Water extract prepared from Alkanet root Powder promotes relief from rheumatic pain heal ulcers abscesses.