Ratanjot Roots

It is commonly known as alkanet. By origin, it is found in the Mediterranean region and most commonly in the areas of Mangalore. The roots of alkanet among the common people are used as a red dye. How is ratanjot known in your area? In the Hindi speaking States and Kannada speaking States, Alkanet is known as ratanjot. In Tamil Nadu and other Tamil speaking States, it is known as Kattamanakku. In Telugu, ratanjot is known as Ratanjotu.