Make-up root

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

alkanna tinctoria; alkanna tuberculata; Dyer's alkanna

Definition
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The Schminckwurz is a hardy, herbaceous plant from the borage family. Alkanna is mainly native to southern Europe and North Africa. It reaches a growth height of up to 100cm. Alkanna tuberculata produces purple to blue flowers. The flowering time is June to October.

General information
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The make-up root is a dyeing plant known for centuries, with which violet tones can be produced on textiles. However, the plant has also been widely used to dye cosmetics.

Note(s)
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Alkanna tuberculata is the parent plant of Radix alkannae, the dyer's weed root.

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Radix alkannae;