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