Mehendi/Henna Leaves - 100 Gms (Dried)

The Mehndi is the name given to the leaves of Lawsonia inermis plant. The leaves of the plants are dried, crushed and ground to form a fine powder from which a paste is formed. This paste is then used for various cultural and traditional purposes such as body painting. It is mostly common in South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

• Body Art Designs: The paste of henna leaves is commonly used for creating body art designs on the body. The design is made by putting the paste on the skin surface and after drying, it is scraped to reveal reddish-brown stain on the skin that lasts for several days.
• Hair Dye: Henna leaves are also used as a hair coloring material. When the henna paste is applied to hair, the hair is dyed with reddish-brown color. Henna is a preferred natural dye for hair.
• Cooling Effect: In some cultures, henna paste is applied on the palms and sole of the foot for its cooling effect in hot weather conditions.
• Medicinal Uses: In various traditional medicines, the henna leaves have been used for their medicinal properties. They have cooling, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
• Celebration and Rituals: Henna is commonly used for celebration and rituals in different cultures. The henna application is part of wedding ceremony, festival and many other celebrations.
• Symbolic Meanings: In different cultures, the Mehndi designs created on hand and feet are full of various symbolic meanings. They are used to indicate blessings, luck and protection.

Caution

It is very important to use the Mehndi (Henna) leaves cautiously, especially for body arts and hair dyeing.

• Skin Irritation: Some people are very sensitive to henna causing irritation on their skin and even skin allergy. Before using henna on a large skin area, a patch test is advisable to test the sensitivity.
• High-Quality Henna Powder: Make sure that the henna powder is of good quality and does not have any chemical additives in it. High-quality henna powder usually has greenish-brown color.
• Avoid "Black Henna": The "black henna" or "black henna tattoo" are products containing harmful chemicals such as para-phenylenediamine (PPD). It is advisable not to use these henna products.
• Pregnant and Nursing Women: Henna is used with caution by pregnant and nursing women as they could harm the developing fetus.
• Always read the instruction of henna product carefully and in case of any problems seek medical attention.
• Please note that the above information is given only for general information purpose and in case of using henna for any other purpose it is advisable to consult experts in henna use and application.