Henna Leaf Powder / Maruthani Ilai Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Myrtales

Family: Lythraceae

Genus: Lawsonia

Binomial name: Lawsonia inermis

Henna is also known as Mehndi. It is an evergreen plant belonging to the Loosestrife family, which comes from Egypt. Henna is usually grown in drier climates of India, North and Middle East Africa. The dried henna leaves are used to make reddish-brown dye.

The henna leaf powder is very popular for coloring the hairs and embellishing the arms with beautiful designs on festival occasions. It also provides numerous health benefits to the hair and skin.

Apart from the henna leaves, the seeds, flowers, barks, and roots are also loaded with some valuable chemical compounds that also provide some health benefits.

Health Benefits

• Henna has cooling properties, it is also used as an anti-inflammatory substance. So it helps to reduce swelling and body heat.
• Applying henna leaf powder on the hair is a good remedy for almost all hair problems. It reduces dandruff and provides smooth and shiny hair.
• Due to the cooling property of the henna, it also helps to treat burns. It is a good traditional medicine for skin burns.
• Rubbing the forehead by using henna leaves or extract provides better relief from headaches and migraine.
• Henna is a good ayurvedic treatment for jaundice without any serious side effects.