Scientific Name: Batschia Canescens
Origin: Europe
AKA: Anchusa, Spanish Bugloss, Dyer's Bugloss, Bugloss, Orchanet, Common Alkanet
Parts Used: Root
Background: Used by French women as a temporary make-up solution. Some cultures use the root and turn it into a dye which is then utilized in decorations and staining procedures.
Description: Alkanet is a biennial herb cultivated in Central and Southern Europe. It has oblong leaves that grow on a thick hairy stem which rises to approximately 1-3 feet. Its flowers bloom between May and August and are violet-tinted.
Safety: If taken over a long period of time, Alkanet can cause cancer.
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