No. 065Botanical
Onosma echioides
Root
Botanical
Ratanjot
A root that gives Ayurvedic oils their deep red colour.
- Botanical name
- Onosma echioides
- Also known as
- Alkanet
- Part used
- Root
- Evidence
- Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
- Body systems
- Joints and muscles
In tradition
Ratanjot is used in oils for its colour and for wound and skin care.
In research
Its naphthoquinone pigments, shikonin derivatives, are studied for wound healing.
Strength of evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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