Abstract: From ancient times, various human and animal diseases and disorders have been treated and prevented using herbal products. Herbal medicine is still the foundation of about 60%–80% of the entire world population, mainly in developing countries but also in developed countries, for all forms of treatment in primary health care owing to better acceptability, compatibility with the human body, minimal side effects, as well as easy availability and affordability. Alkanna tinctoria is commonly found in India and is known as an important and popular plant. The present article attempts to briefly describe the ethnobotanical and medicinal applications of Alkanna tinctoria in the context of plant description. It is an attempt to compile and document information on the various aspects of Alkanna tinctoria with the potential for its application.

Keywords: Alkanna tinctoria, Ethnobotanical, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.