Ancient Herbal Resources and Their Applications in the Textile Industry: A Sustainable Approach

The combination of ancient herbal knowledge into modern textile applications is a growing trend in sustainable textile manufacturing.This review explores various ancient herbs such as neem, turmeric, tulsi, indigo, aloe vera, and henna, henna, and regional plants like Arasampattai (Ficus religiosa) [1], Thandrikai (Terminalia bellirica) [2], Parangipattai (Smilax china) [3], Vadhanarayana (Delonix elata) [4], Parpadagam (Mollugo cerviana) [5], and Vilvam (Aegle marmelos) [6], highlighting their historical relevance, bio functional properties, and current applications in textile processing.The paper covers antibacterial finishing, dyeing, mothproofing, and UV protection offered by herbal compounds.With increased consumer demand for green and non-toxic products, herbal-based textile processing represents a promising ecofriendly alternative to synthetic chemicals.