Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
Part of our Herbal Extracts range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Indigofera Tinctoria Extract comes from true indigo, the plant that gave the world its most famous blue dye. In India it is called Neel or Nili. Today its leaves are best known in natural hair care, where indigo is used with henna to create brown and black shades without synthetic dyes.
Arizone International manufactures, supplies and exports Indigofera Tinctoria leaf powder and extract from India to hair-care, cosmetic and Ayurvedic manufacturers, as well as natural dye buyers.
A Plant That Shaped History
India was the main source of indigo dye for the ancient world. The word "indigo" itself comes from the Greek "indikon", meaning something from India. During British rule, farmers in Bengal and Bihar were forced to grow indigo under unfair contracts. This led to the Indigo Revolt of 1859 and, later, to the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917, Mahatma Gandhi's first major campaign in India. Synthetic indigo later replaced most natural production, but interest in the plant has returned with the demand for natural products.
How Indigo Works
Fresh indigo leaves are green. They contain indican, a colourless compound. When the leaves are crushed and mixed with water, indican breaks down and, on contact with air, turns into indigotin, the blue pigment. This is why indigo paste is mixed just before use and why the colour develops over several hours after application.
- Natural Blue ColourProduces blue-black tones on hair and fibres.
- Works With HennaHenna gives red-orange tones. Applying indigo over or with henna produces brown to jet-black shades.
- Leaf-Based IngredientMade from dried leaves of Indigofera tinctoria, without added chemical dyes.
- Ayurvedic RelevanceNili is an ingredient of classical hair oils such as Neelibhringadi Thailam.
Applications
- Natural hair colour powders and herbal hair dyes
- Henna-indigo blends for brown and black shades
- Beard and moustache colour
- Ayurvedic hair oils for hair and scalp care
- Herbal shampoos and hair packs
- Natural textile dyeing and craft dyes
- Colour for handmade soaps and cosmetics
Growing Regions and Quality
Indigofera tinctoria is grown in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, with smaller cultivation in other states. Leaves are harvested before flowering, when indican content is highest, and dried quickly in shade to protect the colour. Poorly dried leaves give weak colour, so good processing matters as much as the plant itself.
We check indigo powder for colour strength by trial dyeing, along with particle size, moisture, sand and ash content, heavy metals and microbial counts. For hair colour use, the powder should be finely sifted so it mixes into a smooth paste.
Storage
Indigo leaf powder loses strength when exposed to humidity and light. Keep it in sealed, moisture-proof packaging and store in a cool, dry place. Use within the recommended shelf life for best colour.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We supply natural botanical ingredients to hair-care and cosmetic brands worldwide. For Indigofera tinctoria we offer bulk powder, private label packing and custom henna-indigo blends. A certificate of analysis is shared with each batch.
Share your required quantity, mesh size, packaging and destination, and we will send a quotation for Indigofera Tinctoria Extract.
Specifications
- Category
- Herbal Extracts
- Physical Form
- Fine powder – standardised or ratio extract
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic grade (hair colour)
- Packaging
- 25 kg fibre or HDPE drums with double food-grade PE liners; 1 kg and 5 kg aluminium foil bags
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool (below 25°C), dry place, protected from light and moisture
Applications
- Natural hair colour powders and herbal hair dyes
- Henna-indigo blends for brown and black shades
- Beard and moustache colour
- Ayurvedic hair oils for hair and scalp care
- Herbal shampoos and hair packs
- Natural textile dyeing and craft dyes
Compliance
On grey or light hair, indigo alone gives a blue tone. Most people use it after henna or mixed with henna for brown or black.
Yes, a skin test before use is always recommended, even with plant-based colours.
No. This is a plant leaf powder, not a synthetic dye.
Yes — ideal for private-label manufacturers, contract manufacturers and supplement companies formulating herbal, nutraceutical and dietary supplement products.
Yes, we can fulfil commercial order requirements for Indigofera Tinctoria Extract worldwide.
We export Indigofera Tinctoria Extract from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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