Botanical name: Alkanna tinctoria

Origin: Pakistan/Albania

Common name: Alkanet root, dyer's alkanet, dyers' bugloss, orchanet, Spanish bugloss, or Languedoc bugloss

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy. Not to be used while nursing. For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin.

Alkanet root is primarily used as a dying agent to impart a ruby red color. Organic bulk herbs like Alkanet Root need to be ground to use it as a powder. It is used in soaps, lotions, and make up products across the world.