HENNA

Henna is a medium sized herb with many branches. It consists of white fragrant flowers. The leaves of Henna are greenish in color with a characteristic odour and a bitter and astringent taste. The leaves, bark, roots and fruits are the useful parts of the Henna plant. Henna Powder

Henna is a thorny evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6.0 m in height. It has dark green, narrow elliptical and tapering leaves that are approximately 5 cm long and have a tea-like aroma.

Common Name: Henna , Jamaica mignonette, al-henna, Egyptian privet, mehandi, smooth lawsonia, henné (French), hennabuske (Swedish), Henna-Strauch (German).

Scientific Name : Lawsonia inermis

Family Name: Lythraceae

Part Used: Flowers, Powdered Leaves, Fruits

Uses and Benefits of Henna

The bark of the plant is very effective in the treatment of dysentery and Liver Disorders
Lawsone have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Henna is used in the hair care products like rinses, conditioners and applications.
The paste of Henna leaves can be applied for treating headache and burning sensation of the feet.
Henna imparts orange red colour when applied on Hair or Hands.

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