Henna is a plant known as Lawsonia inermis that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems. It contains various beneficial compounds and can be used in different forms like dye, extracts, and salves. Some key health benefits of henna include improved hair, nail, and skin health by preventing breakage and signs of aging. It also has anti-inflammatory, fever-reducing, wound-healing, headache-relieving, and blood pressure-lowering properties. Henna is a versatile plant that can treat many health issues according to traditional practices.

1. HENNA/MEHNDI (LAWSONIA INERMIS)
AND HUMAN HEALTH
PLANT PHARMACOLOGY

2. INTRODUCTION
Henna is
a dye prepared
from the
plant Lawsonia
inermis, also
known
as henna
the sole species of
the
genus Lawsonia

3. CONTI..
You can identify a henna plant with its small white or
pink flowers, as well as the small fruit it bears.
It can be used in a wide variety of ways, including
its dye form, as well as in aqueous extracts, tinctures,
and salves, composed of the bark, seeds, or leaves.
This versatility makes henna a very valuable element in
traditional medicines, particularly Ayurvedic practice.

4. CONTI…
Henna oil, bark, and seeds are the most
common forms for medicinal benefits
the high concentration of chemicals and
nutrients in the plant gives it anti-
inflammatory, hypotensive, antibacterial,
astringent, and antiviral effects.

5. NATURAL CONSTITUENTS
essential oils
1,4-naphtho- quinone
tannins
gallic acid
flavonoids
lipids
sugars
tri-acontyl tri-
decanoate
Mannitol
xanthones
Coumarins
Resins
lawsone

6. HEALTH BENEFITS OF HENNA
Hair Health
Henna helps improve hair health. It helps seal
the hair cuticle, preventing breaking, and
increasing the shine and appearance of the
hair. It also prevents dandruff.

7. REDUCED HAIR LOSS
For people suffering from hair loss or baldness,
henna also inhibits this from happening.
The traditional mixture is putting henna juice
or oil into curds and then mixing this into
your hair, as this increases the efficiency of
the treatment.

8. IMPROVED NAIL QUALITY
The cuticles and space under the nails are prime
locations for infection and bacterial presence;
therefore, treating your nails with henna is a wise
choice.
Drinking the water in which leaves have been
steeped helps prevent nails from cracking and
reduce inflammation.
Applying a poultice directly to the nail beds can
clear up irritation, pain, and infection in the nail
beds.

9. ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES
The oil has been proven to be an astringent,
which has led some people to use its juice and
oil on the skin to reduce the signs of aging and
wrinkles, as well as the unsightly appearance
of scars and other blemishes.
This is complemented by the antiviral and
antibacterial effects that can protect the
body’s largest organ, skin.

10. WOUND HEALING
Protecting the skin against infections and
eliminating inflammation.
Applied to burns, wounds, and scrapes for
generations, not only because it can add a
protective layer against foreign pathogens
and substances, but also because it has
natural cooling abilities that literally suck the
heat from the skin. Ueful for sunburns, in a
similar capacity as Aloe vera gel.

11. FEVER CURE
Henna is also able to bring down fevers, according
to Ayurvedic traditions. When people are
suffering from very high fevers as a secondary
symptom of another condition, that rise in
temperature throughout the body can be
dangerous for organ function and metabolic
processes.
Bringing the overall temperature of the body down
is essential, and henna can accomplish this by
either inducing sweating and effectively breaking
the fever, or simply cooling the body and
providing some relief.

12. HEADACHE RELIEVER
The juice of the plant can be directly applied to
the skin for fast relief from headaches.
The anti-inflammatory effects of the compounds
found in henna help it reduce that tension
and promote healthy blood flow in the
capillaries, which is a common cause of
headaches and migraines.

13. ANTI - INFLAMMATORY CAPACITY
henna oil is used topically for arthritic and
rheumatic pains.
As we age, our joints become more painful as
cartilage and muscles deteriorate. This can result
in painful inflammation in many different parts
of the body.
By applying henna oil to the inflamed or affected
areas, you can guarantee a healthier and broader
range of motion to maintain an active and happy
life.

14. REDUCED SLEEP ISSUES
Henna oil has been directly linked to alleviating
certain sleep disorders
if you are suffering from insomnia or chronic
restlessness, adding a bit of this oil to your
herbal regimen can get you back into a
regular, restful schedule of sleep by soothing
the body and mind, easing it into a relaxed
state before sleep.

15. DETOXIFICATION
By soaking the bark or leaves of the henna plant in
water and then consuming the consequent liquid has
been connected to improved spleen and liver health.
The liver works as a crucial level of protection for the
body and helps to eliminate the toxins that accrue in
the body.
By optimizing its function and ensuring its health, you
can prevent a wide range of other health conditions.

16. REGULATED BLOOD PRESSURE
If you consume henna water or seeds, you can
enjoy a hypotensive effect that
relieves stress on the cardiovascular system
and effectively lowers blood pressure.
This can help prevent the plaque and platelet
build-up in the heart and arteries, preventing
heart attacks and strokes.