Alkanet root

[Stinger]

JS,

Alkanet root is from Alkanna tinctoria in the Boraginaceae.

Stinger

Soulej at AOL.COM wrote:

> Can anyone help with the identification of the herb "alkanet root"?  The book
> was published in London, and my American herb books have no mention of such
> an herb, let alone the actual scientific name.
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Jacqueline Soule
> Tierra del Sol Institute

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