Alkanna tinctoria, the dyer's alkanet[1] or simply alkanet, is a herbaceous flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae. Its roots are used to produce a red dye.

Alkanet, any plant of the 50 or so mostly Mediterranean species of the genus Anchusa and the closely related Pentaglottis sempervirens, bearing blue, purple, or white flowers, similar to those of forget-me …

Dec 17, 2017 · Alkanna tinctoria commonly known as alkanet, bugloss, anchusa, Spanish bugloss, dyer’s bugloss, orchanet, common alkanet and hoary puccoon is a plant in the Boraginaceae …

Alkanna is a plant. The root and leaves are used to make medicine. People use alkanna for wound healing, burns, diarrhea, and stomach ulcers, but there is no good scientific evidence to support...

Jan 15, 2025 · Alkanet generally refers to plants within the Boraginaceae family, especially those in the genera Alkanna or Anchusa. Alkanna tinctoria (dyer’s alkanet) is the species historically used for …

Apr 30, 2025 · Alkanet root is a perennial herb from the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean but also grows in Europe, Asia and Africa. It has been traditionally used for its bright …

Nov 8, 2025 · Alkanet is the common name for a group of closely related plants in the Boraginaceae Alkanet family, including Alkanna tinctoria, the source of a crimson dye. It is commonly found in …

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 …

Jul 11, 2025 · Alkanet root comes from the plant Alkanna tinctoria, a member of the Boraginaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herb known primarily for its deep red …

Native to the Mediterranean, alkanet root is primarily used as a dying agent to impart a ruby red color to natural fibers and wood. For oil-based products, infuse oil by placing approximately 1 TBSP in ¼ cup …