A symbol of natural beauty since ancient times

Used in many traditional cultures for its aesthetic and protective properties, henna is an essential reference in natural hair and skin care.

Description

Dried, cut leaves, gray-green in color, with a characteristic herbaceous and slightly earthy odor.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Natural henna, Real henna
• Latin name: Lawsonia inermis
• Family: Lythraceae
• Part used: Leaf
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: North Africa, Middle East, India
• English name: Henna leaf
• German name: Henna-Blatt
• Name in Spanish: Henna leaf
• Name in Italian: Foglia di henna
• Name in Arabic: أوراق الحناء

Main virtues

Natural hair and skin coloring, strengthening hair care, gentle protective action on the scalp and skin.

Main constituents

Lawsone (natural orange-red pigment), tannins, flavonoids, mucilages, saponins.

Use and dosage

• Hair preparation: Grind the chopped leaves into a fine powder, mix with warm water to obtain a paste, apply to the hair and leave on for 1 to 3 hours depending on the desired intensity.
• Traditional body care: Preparation of a paste for application to the hands, feet or body areas according to traditional customs.
• Textile use: Vegetable dye baths for natural fabrics (artisanal tradition).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Preliminary testing recommended to avoid any risk of skin allergy.
• Use only in pure natural form (avoid artificially modified hennas containing chemical additives).

History and origin

For over 5,000 years, henna has been used to beautify, protect, and strengthen skin and hair. Featured in many ritual ceremonies (weddings, religious festivals), it symbolizes beauty, protection, and tradition in many cultures.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: lined kraft bag or airtight opaque box.
• Storage: dry, cool place, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Traditional texts of African and Eastern phytocosmetics

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