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Henna Powder

Henna is a small shrub that grows in Arabia, North Africa, Iran, and the East Indies. The grayish-green leaves are elliptical and from 1 to 2 inches long. Fragrant red flowers, highly prized by Egyptian ladies, grow in large panicles.

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Henna Black Powder	$2.50	$3.00	$5.00	$8.40
Henna Blonde Powder	$3.00	$5.25	$9.38	$15.75
Henna Chestnut Powder	$2.50	$3.00	$4.88	$8.19
Henna Neutral Powder	$2.50	$3.50	$6.25	$10.50
Henna Red Powder	$2.50	$3.00	$3.73	$6.26

Properties/Uses - Astringent. A decoction made from the leaves is useful as a gargle and, taken internally or used externally, for skin problems. It is also sometimes taken as a headache remedy. Henna leaves are finely ground and made into a paste with lemon juice. The paste is put on the skin in desired pattern. It is often sealed with a lemon-sugar glaze or a wrap to keep the design intact and deepen the color. This paste is left on the skin for several hours, or overnight if possible. When the paste is removed, the skin is stained with a pattern. This stain becomes darker over the next few days, and then gradually fades out in one to eight weeks. Henna will stain hair when mixed with shampoo.

Botanical Name - Various

Part Used - Leaves

Common Names/Synonyms - Alcanna, Egyptian privet, Jamaica mignonette, mignonette tree, reseda, Mehndi, Mehandi.

Cautions - Clients with psoriasis, eczema, allergies, sensitive skins, cuts and bruises, together with pregnant women and children up to the age of 18, might be at a higher risk of allergic reaction to the black/colored.


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