Extraction of Coloring Material from Butea monosperma, Frondosa (Tesu, Palash Flowers)

Abstract

The world has become aware of environmental issue in recent years. Synthetic dyestuff are highly polluting in their process of manufacturing as well as application. There has been a renewal of interest in the use of natural colouring matter for dyeing. Many studies have been conducted on colour characterization and dyeing methods used for dyeing with natural
dyes. This paper is an attempt to study, in details, the optimization of
extraction conditions to get pure and higher yield of dye content form
Butea monosperma Frondosa (Tesu flowers).