Mehndi (Lawsonia inermis) belongs to family Lytharaceae and in Sanskrit it is known as Medayantika. The plant is found scarcely in dry deciduous forests in hot and semi arid regions and extensively cultivated as a hedge plant. It is two-meter long when fully grown-up and release of a typical delicate scent is also noted all through the nights. Leaves of Lawsonia inermis yield a colouring matter called “henna" which is reddish brown in colour. Mehndi has great importance in all Eastern marriage ceremony & traditions, and no wedding is absolute without the decoration of the bride's hands and feet. Many brides believe that the deeper the color of the Mehndi, the deeper the love they will receive from their in-laws, in particular the mother-in-law, whose blessing is particularly important to an Indian bride.
When Henna is applied to the skin, its active elements provide cooling and astringent action along with protection against many surface fungi and bacteria. Henna can help to lower body temperature to soothe headaches, fevers, burning feet (which may be a B- Vitamin deficiency), and even hysteria or a violent temper. If the paste of Henna is applied on nails, the luster of the nails increases and if applied on feet and soles, is effective in burning feet syndrome. The oil prepared from olive oil and leaves of Henna is very much effective in muscular rigidity. If Henna leaves are soaked in a sufficient quantity of water and kept throughout the night and the decanted water is taken in morning it is effective in Jaundice.
In addition to the relaxing and cooling properties of the henna seeds, it is applied as a headache remedy. Using a mortar and pestle, pound and grind together the henna and black anise seeds. Add just enough water or vinegar to make a paste. Spread the paste on the head, lay down to rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Henna serves as an antiseptic, bactericide, and fungicide too. Extract of the leaves is applied over the head to increase hair growth and reduce hair loss. For black spots on skin, mehndi is better option for its cure.
Other uses: Dry leaves of Henna if kept in clothes; serve the purpose of insect repellent. A few crushed leaves of ‘mehndi’ (Lawsonia inermis) and fine sand are soaked overnight in an open earthen vessel filled with water. Next morning this mixture is fed to the animals suffering from the problem of repeat bleeding.
It is advised to consult your family doctor before applying any of the mentioned formulation. This article is published for the information purposes.
When Henna is applied to the skin, its active elements provide cooling and astringent action along with protection against many surface fungi and bacteria. Henna can help to lower body temperature to soothe headaches, fevers, burning feet (which may be a B- Vitamin deficiency), and even hysteria or a violent temper. If the paste of Henna is applied on nails, the luster of the nails increases and if applied on feet and soles, is effective in burning feet syndrome. The oil prepared from olive oil and leaves of Henna is very much effective in muscular rigidity. If Henna leaves are soaked in a sufficient quantity of water and kept throughout the night and the decanted water is taken in morning it is effective in Jaundice.
In addition to the relaxing and cooling properties of the henna seeds, it is applied as a headache remedy. Using a mortar and pestle, pound and grind together the henna and black anise seeds. Add just enough water or vinegar to make a paste. Spread the paste on the head, lay down to rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Henna serves as an antiseptic, bactericide, and fungicide too. Extract of the leaves is applied over the head to increase hair growth and reduce hair loss. For black spots on skin, mehndi is better option for its cure.
Other uses: Dry leaves of Henna if kept in clothes; serve the purpose of insect repellent. A few crushed leaves of ‘mehndi’ (Lawsonia inermis) and fine sand are soaked overnight in an open earthen vessel filled with water. Next morning this mixture is fed to the animals suffering from the problem of repeat bleeding.
It is advised to consult your family doctor before applying any of the mentioned formulation. This article is published for the information purposes.
