{"product_id":"alkanet-dried-cut-root-alkanna-tinctoria","title":"Alkanet Dried Cut Root ~ Alkanna Tinctoria","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkanet Dried Cut Root ~ Alkanna Tinctoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:Albania\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkanna tinctoria (Alkanna or Hava Jiva) is one of the most historic herbs, known since antiquity mainly for the powerful red pigment contained in its root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe root contains alkannin , a substance that gives a deep red, purple or crimson color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Used to give natural color to lip balms, lipsticks, soaps and blushes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabrics \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for dyeing wool, silk and for finishing furniture (gives a rich brown-red hue to wood).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e: The pigment is fat-soluble . To release its color, it must be soaked in oil or alcohol, not just water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eExternal use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDue to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, the root is used in traditional recipes for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWound healing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Helps regenerate the skin in cases of ulcers, bedsores or burns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin problems\u003c\/strong\u003e: Used in oils or ointments for eczema and psoriasis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAlthough it was formerly used as a tea, modern herbalism discourages ingestion .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf you want to make a healing oil or cream base, put the root in a jar with olive or almond oil and leave it in a shady place for 2-4 weeks (shaking daily) until the oil turns deep red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDisclaimer: These statements and products have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health concern or condition, consult your doctor. Always consult a medical doctor before modifying your diet or using any new product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HerbTradeHellas","offers":[{"title":"20gr(0.70oz)","offer_id":57499726676342,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30gr(1.05oz)","offer_id":57499726709110,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70gr(2.50oz)","offer_id":57499726741878,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"150gr(5.30oz)","offer_id":57499726774646,"sku":null,"price":21.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200gr(7.05oz)","offer_id":57499726807414,"sku":null,"price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400gr(14.10oz)","offer_id":57499726840182,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"750gr(26.45oz)","offer_id":57499726872950,"sku":null,"price":62.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"900gr(2lbs)","offer_id":57499726905718,"sku":null,"price":68.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5kg(3.3lbs)","offer_id":57499726938486,"sku":null,"price":102.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.9kg(4.2lbs)","offer_id":57499726971254,"sku":null,"price":119.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/0100\/0054\/files\/IMG_3206-Photoroom.jpg?v=1781682405","url":"https:\/\/herbtradehellas.com\/products\/alkanet-dried-cut-root-alkanna-tinctoria","provider":"HerbTradeHellas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}