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[[File:Lawsonia inermis (Mehndi) in Hyderabad, AP W IMG 0528.jpg|thumb|right|''Henna/Mehdi'']]
'''Henna''' is a flowering plant and the sole species of the Lawsonia genus. It is a heavily-scented, much-branched, slender, evergreen shrub or small tree. It usually grows up to 6 metres tall. <ref name="Plant family"/>
==Uses==
{{Uses|Bleeding}}, {{Uses|Nerve deseases}}, {{Uses|Amoebic dysentery}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Ulcers}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}.
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
'''Henna'''<ref name="Henna"/> =Chemical Composition==The major components were ethyl hexadecanoate (Lawsonia inermis24.4%), also known as hina(E)-methyl cinnamate (11.4%), the henna tree, the mignonette treeisocaryophyllene (8.1%), (E)-β-ionone (5.8%) and the Egyptian privetmethyl linolenate (4.1%) is a flowering plant and the sole species of the Lawsonia genus. The English <ref name ="hennachemical composition" comes from the Arabic حِنَّاء‎ (ALA-LC: ḥinnāʾ; pronounced [ħɪnˈnæːʔ]) or, colloquially حنا‎, loosely pronounced as /ħinna/.>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Goranta, Gorante|ml=Mail-anschi, Mailanci|sa=Dvivranta, Kokadanta|ta=Aivanam, Aivanam|te=Goranta, Gorata|hi=Hena|en=Henna}}
Mehndi (Henna) applied on both hands.==Properties==The name henna also refers to the dye prepared from the plant and the art of temporary body art (staining) based on those dyes (see also mehndi). Henna has been used since antiquity to dye skinReference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, hair and fingernailsGuna - Qualities, as well as fabrics including silkVeerya - Potency, wool and leather. The name is used in other skin and hair dyesVipaka - Post-digesion effect, such as black henna and neutral hennaKarma - Pharmacological activity, neither of which is derived from the henna plantPrabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
Historically, henna was found to be used in the Arabian Peninsula, South Asia, parts of South East Asia, Carthage and other parts of North Africa, and the Horn of Africa. Bridal henna nights remain an important custom in many of these areas, particularly among traditional families.===Rasa===
===Guna===
== Medicinal uses =Veerya===
===Vipaka===
Henna or Mehandi is a medicinal plant. Its bark and seeds are used in Unani and Ayurvedic medicines. Henna is a middle-sized shrub with many branches. It yields small white or pinkish fragrant flowers in large terminal bunches and small round fruits. This fascinating plant known world-wide for the beautiful colouring dye used by the orientals to colour their hands and body.===Karma===
Henna oil is used during medicinal treatment of wide range of ailment ranging from headache to leprosy and other skin disorders. As a medicinal plant henna is used as an astringent, anti-hemorrhagic intestinal anti-neoplastic, cardio-inhibitory, hypotensive, and a sedative. The Henna extracts exihibit antibacterial, antifungal, and ultraviolet light screening activity.===Prabhava===
The oil of its flower relieves muscular pains, while its seeds are used in deodorants and to regulate menstruation. Henna oil induce sleep, cure headaches and bruises. The bark is also used to treat symptoms of jaundice and enlargement of the liver and spleen. Henna oil can be applied to the skin to treat eczema, scabies, fungal infections and burns.==Habit=={{Habit|Evergreen shrub}}
==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple||Henna is a thorny evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6.0 m in heightThe leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|The fragrant flowers are whitish or pink to brick red and sit in a pyramid-shaped inflorescence}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|Simple|7–10 mm|The fruit is a blue-black berry||Single}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Maha Panchagavya ghrita]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Cuttings}}, {{Propagation|Seeds}} ==How to plant/cultivate==Seed - germinates best at temperatures around 25°c. Because of their hard seedcoats, the seeds have to be pre-germinated before sowing.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Warmer parts of South and North America}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">Image:Lawsonia inermis Leaf Detail.pngImage:Small Lawsonia inermis Plant.pngImage:Lawsonia inermis 0001.jpgImage:Lawsonia inermis 0002.jpg</gallery> == References ==
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<ref name="Hennachemical composition">[https://enwww.wikipediatandfonline.orgcom/wikidoi/Henna abs/10.1080/10412905.2005.9698943 Chemical constituents]</ref><ref name="wikipediaLeaf">[https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/henna-herb-uses.html Plant description]</ref><ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2016/08/09/henna-mehndi-benefits-usage-research-side-effects/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Lawsonia+inermis Cultivation Details]</ref><ref name="Plant family">Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:127</ref>
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==External Links==
* [https://www.pharmatutor.org/articles/lawsonia-inermis-henna-traditional-uses-scientific-assessment Lawsonia inermis - From traditional use to scientific assessment]
* [http://www.orientjchem.org/vol29no3/chemical-investigation-of-lawsonia-inermis-l-leaves-from-afar-region-ethiopia/ Chemical Investigation of Lawsonia inermis L. Leaves from Afar Region, Ethiopia]
* [http://www.hennapage.com/henna/encyclopedia/growing/ Lawsonia inermis on hennapage.com]
* [https://scialert.net/fulltextmobile/?doi=ijp.2012.483.489 Lawsonia inermis on science alert.org]
 
 
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[[Category:Lythraceae]]
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