Major herbal dyes available

Madder Rubia Tinctorun Madder s leafy tops sprawl untidily over the ground and their clusters of yellow-green glowers are insignificant Yet to the dyer, madder is a miracle of colour because its roots contain alizarin, one of the most valuable red dye pigments ever known 

Harikaki Terminilia Chebulla Haritaki is so named because it grows in the abode of Hara (Himalayas) it is green (harita) natural colour and it cures (harayet) all diseases. 

Cutechu Acacia Catechu The dye stuff known as Cutch or Cutechu is an extract usually made from the heat wood of Acacia Catechu, a small thorny tree. It yields orange-brown dyes that are rich in tannins, and was used in India calico printing before its introduction to West. It is used mainly to dye cotton and silk. 

Indigo Indigofera Species Indigo s ability to produce and extensive range of beautiful blue shades has made it the most successful dye plant ever known. The commercially available indigo powder is made from the leaves of Indigofera tinctoria, which requires hot, sunny and humid conditions to flourish 

Turmeric Carcuma Longa Turmeric belongs to the family as ginger. Sometimes also known as Indian Saffron. It is the source of the familiar yellow colour of many Asian Curry dishes. Both the culinary spice and the dye are obtained from its roots. Turmeric was and still is used as textile painting and printing in India. 

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