- Botanical Name : Lawsonia inermis
- English Name : Henna
- Sanskrit Name : Mendhika
- Malayalam Name : Mylaanji (മൈലാഞ്ചി)
- Part Used : Leaf
Overview
- Henna, used since antiquity in Egypt, Near East and the Indian subcontinent, dyes skin, hair, and fabrics.
- Hina or henna tree, is one of two species in the Lawsonia genus, named after Scottish physician Isaac Lawson.
Habitat
- Lawsonia inermis, an evergreen shrub, can reach up to 20′ tall in maturity, featuring elliptical leaves, fragrant white flowers, and thorny branches.
Phytochemistry
- Lawsonia inermis extracts contain carbohydrates, cardioglycosides, terpenoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, proteins, quinones, p-coumaric acid, 2-methoxy-3-methyl-1, 4-naphthoquinone, apiin lawsone, apigenin, luteolin, and cosmosiin.
Nutritional Prowess
- Henna extracts have astringent, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
- Traditionally used for severe diarrhea, enlarged spleen, headache, jaundice, and skin conditions.
- Applied directly to alleviate dandruff, eczema, scabies, fungal infections, and wounds.
Dermatological Perks
- The leaves of henna are used to make dye for skin, hair, and nails, and are also utilized in cosmetics, hair dyes, and hair care products and controlling itching.
- Natural henna acts as a deep conditioner with antifungal and antimicrobial properties, soothing the scalp and reduces dandruff.
- Its aromatic flowers are used to make perfume.
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