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. The plant is also known as dyers' bugloss, orchanet, Spanish bugloss, or Languedoc bugloss. It is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-nots, on hairy herbaceous stems. They belong to the family Boraginaceae.

Dec 17, 2017 · Alkanet is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant that grows about 0.3 to 0.6 m in height. The plant is found growing in all kinds of temperate environments such as grazing pastures, in alfalfa fields, in pine forests, on prime rangeland, as well as riparian and even in waste or deserted lands.

Alkanet is the common name of several related plants in the borage family (Boraginaceae): Alkanet, Alkanna tinctoria , the source of a red dye; this is the plant most commonly called simply "alkanet"

Anchusa officinalis, also knowns as common bugloss or common alkanet, is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to Europe and small parts of western Asia, but has been escaped from cultivation to grow in additional locations in Europe and the Americas.

Feb 15, 2019 · Alkanet relieves respiratory diseases such as persistent coughs and bronchial catarrh. Alkanet addresses stomach and duodenal ulcers, jaundice, and intestinal worms. Alkanet alleviates green wounds, punctures, skin inflammation, burns, and St. Anthony’s fire.

Jan 15, 2025 · Discover Alkanet’s uses, from natural dyeing to skincare. Learn about its anti-inflammatory properties, traditional remedies, and safe applications in herbal products.

Jul 11, 2012 · However, the main use for alkanet these days is in the natural dyeing of wool and cloth. The colors achieved can range from soft lavender to rich purple to even reds and greys. The final color apparently depends on the technique you use to extract the color, with one soaking alkanet root in rubbing alcohol. Growing Alkanet Seedlings

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 …

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.