Olea

Common Name : Myrobalan

Botanical Name : Terminalia chebula

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Myrobalan nuts are a rich source of tannins and offer a variety of earthy tones. When used alone, they produce light yellow, beige, cream, and light brown colors in both cellulose fibers and proteins.

The introduction of an iron postmordant can transform these shades into various grays, blacks, and browns. Myrobalan nuts can be used with or without mordants.

Furthermore, as a rich source of tannins, they can be used as an organic tannin mordant for other dyes.

In several countries, myrobalan is considered a medicinal plant, especially in Ayurvedic medicine. Textiles dyed with myrobalan can be given antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

It can be used as a mordant and also to dye cotton and various plant fibers.

Textiles dyed with this natural dye have antibacterial, antimicrobial, and astringent properties