Henna

Henna, a versatile plant in terms of its applications, is typically and widely used in India since antiquity, to dye skin, hair, fingernails and fabrics such as silk, wool and leather.

Uses

• Natural dye/ temporary body art: also named as mehndi.

Processes

• From coarse crushed leaves, powder is generated after drying, milling and sifting the plant’s leaves.
• By mixing with liquids such as lemon juice, strong tea and sometimes, sugar or molasses, henna paste is formed and ready for dying.

More Information

• http://www.hennapage.com/
• http://www.theayurveda.org/ayurveda/herbal-medicine/10-benefits-of-evergreen-plant-henna/