Alkanet Root Bark / Ratan Jot / Vembalam Pattai

The botanical name of the Alkanet plant is Alkanna Tinctoria belonging to the Boraginaceae family. The native place of this tree is Mediterranean and is normally used as a dye to add color. The alkanet plant has dark red roots with a black appearance on the outside. It acts as a natural pigment used in a variety of foods. It contains anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties to prevent serious damage to your skin and hair. It helps to treat inflammation, wounds, scalp-related problems, and skin infections.