what is henna?

Answer 1

Henna (Lawsonia inermis, syn. L. alba) is a flowering plant, the sole species in the genus Lawsonia in the family Lythraceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, southern Asia and northern Australasia with an arid or at least seasonally dry climate.

It is a shrub growing to 6 m tall. The leaves are in opposite decussate pairs, oval, 2–4 cm long and 1.5–3 cm broad, with an entire margin and acute apex. The flowers are fragrant, produced in conical panicles 10–40 cm long, each flower 5 mm diameter, with four white petals. The fruit is a dry capsule 6–8 mm diameter, containing numerous 1–2.5 mm seeds.

Cultivation and uses

Henna is used as a temporary dye which wears off on its own. It is used greatly for hair coloring and temporary body art, as well as decorations on lamps and bags. It is mainly known as Mehndi or Mehandi in India and Pakistan. In North Africa and the Middle East it is typically called Henna. The dye is extracted from the dried leaf and petioles of the plant. The natural dye is traditionally found in India, Pakistan, Middle East, and Northern Africa. It can also be found in expatriate communities from these countries.

The application of henna has many uses. For instance if you apply to goat skin bags, after they have been salt-cured, is supposed to "insect-proof" or "moth-proof" the bags, by making the skin poisoned or inedible. This has been observed with bagpipe bags from Tunisia such as the "Zukra" or "Mezoued" as well as Iran with the "Nay-anban" or "Habouneh".

The United States Food and Drug Administration has not approved henna for direct application to the skin. It has been approved in order to add a deep red or brown tint and shine to hair. Most other cultures consider naturally-made henna to be harmless, though some products known as black henna with added paraphenylenediamine have been adulterated and can cause allergic reactions and permanent tissue damage.

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Answer 2

henna is the paste of the leaves of this tree. ppl apply the paste to their hair for color. u can check out the salon or maybe an indian based salon they usually do henna.

Answer 3

henna tattoo can final for two weeks till two months rely at the sort of dye you employ, the location of the tattoo, and the way usually it contacted with water or cleaning soap, or different chemical. I had henna tattoo performed in my higher arm and at the again of my waist, the only on my waist put on off quicker in comparison to the only in my higher arm, good I had them performed by way of exceptional man or woman and at exceptional location. so far as I recognise I in no way had hindrance with it, no stain in my epidermis. My cousin additionally do henna tatto and her epidermis had an alergic response, whilst she eliminate the tattoo the aspect that was once the tattoo will get purple. So it appears like she obtained a purple tiger on her scale down arm :-) (I variety of like that thought, too dangerous my epidermis isn't touchy), incidentally her epidermis go back to usual after few months. I do not know in which you reside however I had the tattoo performed whilst I used to be in Bali I best have usual pierce for jewelry, I feel septum isn't so well, it would possibly not be again to usual anymore, a few men and women nonetheless do not like septum piercing, however I feel it is good enough so long as the scale continues to be usual. Remember, there are lots of nerves on your ears so be certain you do the piercing at the proper location :)

Answer 4

Henna is a hair dye here is a web site all about it. Hope that helps you out. http://www.hennapage.com/

Answer 5

Henna is a form of body art.

It is like a temporary tatoo. It is just dye that soaks into your pores and makes it a certain color - which ever you choose - and goes away within a couple of weeks.

Answer 6

Hi, I actually read this really good article about Henna, you'll find more useful information there I'm sure:
http://www.carefair.com/Body-and-Spa/Henna_The_Renaissance_of_Ancient_Body_Painting_589.html

Answer 7

Natural henna powder(green) is used as conditioner and color to hair. It is also used to do designs(tattoos)on skin. Read all about applying henna on hair and diff. color shades it gives----

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Answer 8

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henna