Shikonin, a component of Chinese herbal health care product, inhibits chemokine receptor function and suppresses human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
Shikoni is a kind of red coloring agent, mainly used in juice drinks, ice cream, popsicles, fruit wine, cheese and spices etc. It can also be used for cosmetics, detergents, dyes and pharmaceuticals.

1. In cosmetics and skin care, anti-inflammatory agents and antioxidants.

2. For pharmaceutical research use.