Henna, a flowering plant containing a red-orange pigment known as hennotannic acid has many therapeutic advantages. This pigment is released by crushing the henna leaves in an acidic medium.
Henna has a broad-spectrum of antimicrobial activity, including antibacterial, antiviral, antimycotic and antiparasitic activities.
The beautifying properties of Henna were even known in ancient times as different tribes have adorned this product in various ways. Royals in Persia used it as a body scrub. While in ancient India, women adorned this cooling natural product on their hands and feet.
Henna is believed to bring happiness, good fortune to the people who applied it.
Miscellaneous on Henna:
• Henna is safe and 100% natural.
• Applying henna is fast, easy and painless- it is generally a relieving and soothing experience.
• Henna helps regulate women’s menstrual cycle.
• Henna paste calms you by extracting the excess heat in your body.
• Henna has anti-fungal properties
• Henna flowers have been used to create perfumes since ancient times.
• Treats dandruff, when applied to the scalp.
• Placing its flowers between the folds of wool cloths scent them and keeps moths away.
• Provides beautiful colors when applied to our hairs.
• Acts as a henna is as a sun screen.
• Has the ability to recondition and rejuvenate hair and nails naturally.
• When mixed with mustard seed oil, henna is reputed to cure baldness
• Flowers of the plant mixed with vinegar, cures headaches.
So, go on.. . Apply any wonderful design you want, you want on your hands and feet, and color your hair naturally- Its all worth it!
By: Archa Dave
