Ratanjot (Alkanna Tinctoria L.) Boraginaceae Root Extract, A Miracle Hair Oil
March 2026
in “
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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TLDR Ratanjot root oil helps hair grow and conditions and colors it naturally.
The study investigates the formulation of a hair oil using Alkanna tinctoria (Ratanjot) root, traditionally used in Himachal Pradesh to combat hair fall, baldness, and premature greying. The oil, made by infusing Ratanjot with virgin coconut oil, castor oil, and fenugreek seeds, is found to promote hair growth and act as a natural hair conditioner and colorant.
