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Couleurs de Plantes Myrobolam

Couleurs de Plantes Myrobolam was widely used in India since ancient times for its medicinal properties. Many expressions in Sanskrit recall its powers: Pranada (giver of life) sudha (nectar) bhiskak priya (favorite doctor). Its richness in tannins and its medicinal powers are behind the word “myrobolam”. It is a large tree (up to 25 m high) quite common in Indonesia whose fruits (skin and pulp) are used. The extracts can contain up to 55% tannins type ellagitannins. These extracts are widely used to obtain black color on cotton and wool but also to prepare fibbers for a wide range of shades. It is also widely used for the manufacture of inks and leather tanning. In the 80s production was more than 100 000 tons.

INCI Name: Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract

Functions: Dye

Dye Type: Cosmetic Dyes

CI Name: Natural Brown 6

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    Myrobolam’s fruits are rich in hydrolysable tannins (from 30 to 50%): ellagitannins, corillagin, chebulic acid , chebulinic acid and chebulagic acid. Myrobalan is produced in India. The fruits are collected and dried by sun exposure before doing the dye extraction with water.

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