Henna Seed Powder / Maruthani Vithai podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Lythraceae

Genus: Lawsonia L.

Species: Lawsonia inermis

Scientific Name: Lawsonia inermis

Henna is scientifically known as Lawsonia inermis, this flowering plant belongs to the Lythraceae family. The native of this plant is in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and India, but is also grown in the warmer part of North and South America, Australia, and the West Indies. henna has been more popular in western culture, especially in the last few decades.

It is primarily used as a hair dye and trendy ornaments for feet and hands. It is also used to treat some health issues like headaches, inflammation, boost hair growth, cool the body, detoxify the body. Due to the medicinal properties of henna, the seed and leaves are used as a medicine in Ayurveda

Health Benefits

• Henna is mainly used as a hair dye and also it increases the strength of the hair.
• Henna has a good amount of antioxidant properties, it helps to reduce the sign of wrinkles and aging of the skin.
• Henna also helps to protect the skin against infections and removes inflammation.
• Apply the paste of the henna on the wounds, burns, and scrapes. It also helps to treat sunburns.
• Henna leaves have a cooling compound that helps to relax the nervous system and reduce arthritis pain and inflammation symptoms.