Annatto, sometimes called roucou or achiote, is derived from the seeds of the achiote trees of tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The seeds are sourced to produce a carotenoid-based yellow to orange food coloring and flavor. Annatto is commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines as both a coloring and flavoring agent. Central and South American natives use the seeds to make body paint and lipstick. For this reason, the achiote is sometimes called the "lipstick-tree". Achiote originated in South America and has spread in popularity to many parts of Asia. It is also grown in other tropical or subtropical regions of the world, including Central America, Africa and Asia. Annatto is a naturally intense dye which can range in color from bright yellow to deep orange. Many commercially made food products utilize annatto for its potent color.
Herb Botanical Name Babul pods Acacia arabica Kher,khadir bark Acacia catechu Shikakai Acacia OHncina Ageda Achyranthes aspera Safed aghedo,apamarg Achyranthes aspera Bealphal Aegle marmelos Beal fruit Aegle marmrlos Ajowan seeds Ajowan seeds Garlic,lashun Allium sativam Aloes Aloes indica Kulinjan Alpinia galanga Baru mool Andropogen halepensis Apium Graveoens AOHnite Ferox Apium Graveoens AOHnite Ferox Ativish AOHnitum heterophyllun Bidhara Argyreia speciosa Asparagus adscendens Shatavri Asparagus racemosus Belladona root Atropa belladona Curry leaf Bergera koenigis Punarnava,satodi Boerrhavia diffusa Sallai gum,sallaki Boswellia serrata Ankdo Calotropis giganta Kakuani Cappari sspionsa Kusum phool Carthamus tinctorius Senna leaf Cassia angustifolia Senna pod Cassia angustifolia Takla beej Cassia tara Cinchona officinale Cinchona officinale Lemon Citrus bergamia Bharangi mool Clerodendronindicum Arni mool root Clitoria ternatea Ambahalder Cucurma amda Kali musli Curculogo orchioides Darbha Cynosuroide Nagarmotha, musta Cyperus scariousus Rose-wood,sisam Dalbergia sisoo Dashmool Dashmool Stramonium leaf Datura stramonium
Ajowan seeds
Medicinal plants & herbs contain substances known to modern and ancient civilizations for their healing properties. The active principles differ from plant to plant due to their biodiversity, i.e. to the plant's genetic coding ability to produce them.
Babul pods
Kher,khadir Bark
Shikakai
Safed Aghedo,apamarg
Bealphal
