--- product_id: 3043176 title: "Herbs Alkanet Root Powder" brand: "raven moonlight" price: "£7.59" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Raven Moonlight" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3043176-herbs-alkanet-root-powder store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 100% Wild Harvested Compact 1 oz Powder Versatile Natural Dye Herbs Alkanet Root Powder **Brand:** raven moonlight **Price:** £7.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌈 Dye Boldly, Craft Confidently — Unlock Nature’s Color Alchemy! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Herbs Alkanet Root Powder by raven moonlight - **How much does it cost?** £7.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3043176-herbs-alkanet-root-powder) ## Best For - raven moonlight enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted raven moonlight brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Vibrant Natural Dye Power:** Transforms fibers, soaps, and oils with rich ruby-red to deep purple hues—no synthetic chemicals needed. - • **Pure Wild Harvested Goodness:** Sustainably sourced from India’s pristine landscapes for unmatched authenticity. - • **Energetic & Purifying Essence:** More than color—infuse your crafts and spaces with ancient purification and prosperity vibes. - • **Time-Saving Dyeing Innovation:** Cuts traditional soaking times from 6 months to just 1 week when making red oil—efficiency meets tradition. - • **Compact & Convenient Packaging:** 1 oz powder bag designed for easy storage and precise usage—perfect for artisanal creators and pros alike. ## Overview Herbs Alkanet Root Powder is a wild-crafted, 1 oz natural dye sourced from India, prized for imparting rich ruby-red to purple shades in soaps, fibers, oils, and more. Revered for its traditional uses in dyeing and purification rituals, this powder accelerates classic dyeing processes, offering artisanal professionals a potent, eco-friendly pigment with a storied heritage. ## Description Bulk Herbs: Alkanet Root Powder, Wild Crafted Alkanna tinctoria Format: Powder Size: 1 oz package Also Known As: Batschia canescens, Hoary puccoon, Lithospermum canescens, Dyer's bugloss, Orcanet, Dyer's Alkanet Farming: Wild Crafted Location: India Alkanet root is primarily used as a natural dyeing agent, imparting a ruby-red color to natural fibers, wool, wood, stone, lip balm, lipstick, ointments, salve, soap, and lotion, as well as to tint oils, vinegar, tinctures, varnishes, and wine. In the past, Alkanet root was used to improve the appearance of low-quality wines and ports, and to give an aged appearance to wine corks. However, Alkanet root is now mainly used as a dye and is not recommended for internal use. In soap, Alkanet root will yield shades of pink, blue, and purple, depending upon the amount used, the types of oil used, and the alkalinity of the soap. Do not use on broken skin. Note: For external use only. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. In Magick, this herb is often used as a purifying agent. It can be added to powders and incenses to help remove negative spirits from a particular area or object. Can also be used alone, when empowered, it can be sprinkled around the foundation of a home to keep it protected and purified. Energetic Keywords: Purification, Prosperity For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Review: Good color for soaping - I bought this for coloring my soap. I really like the quality of the powder, and it mixes well and gives good coverage for coloring. Makes a nice deep purple color, which I used for my lavender soap. Review: It's Not dirt - Alkanet root is used for another application for making Red oil. Red oil is used for bringing out the figure in walnut gun stocks. This process is an old school process that was use on old double Purdey's and British side by side rifles . Your powder has taken months off the original process. The original recipe required Alkanet root soaked in boiled linseed oil for 6 months. Your powder I soak in boiled linseed oil for only one week and it's good to go. Thank you for such a time consuming product. ## Features - 1 oz bag - Wild Harvested - Powdered format ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005BWFVGU | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (196) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Manufacturer | Raven Moonlight | | Package Dimensions | 3.6 x 2.6 x 0.2 inches; 0.35 ounces | | Units | 1.0 Ounce | ## Images ![Herbs Alkanet Root Powder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZixxyHLXL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is a mordant needed when dying?** A: I have never used it to color fabrics or anything other than hand made soaps, which it does beautifully. I suppose it depends on what type of substance you're coloring. **Q: Hi, can this be use for making lip balm?** A: Yes it can that is what I bought it for be careful how much though, mine came out lookin like chocolate **Q: Is this gluten-free? I'm making lip balm for someone who is highly allergic to gluten.** A: Yes, the alkanet root powder that we offer for sale on Amazon is wildcrafted and completely gluten-free. **Q: Is it soluble in wax? Or does it sink to the bottom?** A: I use it to color lip balm in a mixture of oil and beeswax. The alkanet dyes the mixture and the solid particles fall to the bottom of the pan I'm using to mix stuff. It makes a smooth, vibrantly colored balm as long as I don't use the gritty stuff in the bottom of the pan. I don't know how it will behave without the oil. It is not entirely soluble. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good color for soaping *by P***R on October 25, 2015* I bought this for coloring my soap. I really like the quality of the powder, and it mixes well and gives good coverage for coloring. Makes a nice deep purple color, which I used for my lavender soap. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's Not dirt *by 4***Y on August 6, 2024* Alkanet root is used for another application for making Red oil. Red oil is used for bringing out the figure in walnut gun stocks. This process is an old school process that was use on old double Purdey's and British side by side rifles . Your powder has taken months off the original process. The original recipe required Alkanet root soaked in boiled linseed oil for 6 months. Your powder I soak in boiled linseed oil for only one week and it's good to go. Thank you for such a time consuming product. ### ⭐⭐⭐ A little goes a long way. *by V***N on February 14, 2021* Delivery was slow. It is not the shade advertised...more of a brownish rose. But colored my soap oils nicely. Use sparingly. One tsp will color a 6 lb batch of soap. I could've used 1/2 teaspoon! ## Frequently Bought Together - Herbs Alkanet Root Powder - Ogrmar Flexible Rectangular Soap Silicone Mold with Wood Box DIY Tool for Soap Cake Making 42oz (Purple-2PCS) - Alkanet Root Powder 10oz | 100% Natural Colourant For Soap making | Makes Beautiful Color Shades | Ratanjot Root Powder | By Yogis's Gift ® --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3043176-herbs-alkanet-root-powder](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3043176-herbs-alkanet-root-powder) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-20*