English: Egyptian priven, Mignonette tree
Sanskrit: Mendhi, madayantika, madanaka, mendika, raktagarba, kuravaka
Hindi: Mehadni मेहेंदी
Malayalam: Mailanji മൈലാഞ്ചി
Henna tree – Lawsonia inermis is a shrub or small tree, that grows to a height up to 25 ft. It is multi-branched; there is a spine at the branch end. The leaves are small, oppositely arranged, glabrous, sub-sessile, elliptical, and wider in the middle; sized to 1.5 to 5.0 cm long and 0.5 to 2 cm broad. Flowers are very small and borne in a cluster, which is fragrant; fruits are small, brownish capsules, up to 8 mm in diameter.
Leaf Arrangement
Shape-Oval | Margin-Entire | Venation-pinnate |
Useful plant parts:
Leaf
Medicinal uses:
To treat skin diseases, urinary stones, ringworm, dandruff
Chemical content:
Antifungal, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic.
Henna, scientifically known as Lawsonia inermis, is a plant that has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for various purposes. In Ayurveda, it is known as “Madayantika” or “Mehandi.”
Here are some of the Ayurvedic uses of Henna:
Remember that while Henna has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, scientific studies validating its efficacy and safety for these specific uses may vary. It’s important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or Ayurvedic practitioner before using Henna for medicinal purposes. They can provide personalized advice based on your health condition and needs.
leaves of Mehandi and common salt ground well and apply on affected areas of skin problems occur, especially for the itching in the joint part of legs.
leaves of Mehandi and common salt ground well and apply on affected areas of skin problems occur, especially for the itching in the joint part of legs.
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