Dyes derived from natural sources have emerged as an important alternative to synthetic dyes. Therefore,
there is a need for developing better solid–liquid extraction techniques for leaching natural colorants
from plant materials for applications in plant research, food as well as dyeing industries. The influence of
ultrasound on natural colorant extraction from different potential dye yielding plant materials has been
studied in comparison with magnetic stirring process as control. The color yielding plant materials used in
the present study include Green wattle bark, Marigold flowers, Pomegranate rinds, 4’o clock plant flowers
and Cocks Comb flowers. Analytical studies such as UV–VIS spectrophotometry and gravimetric analysis
were performed on the extract. The results indicate there is a significant 13–100% improvement in the
extraction efficiency of the colorant obtained from different plant materials due to the use of ultrasound.
Therefore, this methodology could be employed for extracting coloring materials from plant materials in
a faster and effective manner.