Ratanjot रतनजोत

🌱 About the plant

A dry-hill root used to colour oil a deep red; slight above ground, tough below.

Growing it

Stony free-draining soil; it rots in a rich pot.

What it is for

Traditional colouring for oils and food.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Sparingly

Season

Oct–Nov

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

20–40 cm

First harvest

Roots from year two

Stony free-draining soil; it rots in a rich pot.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Traditional colouring for oils and food.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India