Maruthani ilai / Henna Leaves Powder – 50 gm

Maruthani ilai / Henna Leaves Powder – 50 gm

Botanical Name : Lawsonia Inermis
English Name : Henna Leaves, Mignonette Tree
Tamil Name : Maruthani ilai
Hindi Name : Mehandi
Malayalam Name : Mailanji
Telugu Name : Gorintaaku

About :
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 is known worldwide for the beautiful coloring dye used by the orientals to color their hands and body.

Benefits :
Cooling agent: Henna is a great cooling agent. When applied to scrapes and burns it gives relief
Treats for Headaches
Treats Baldness: Henna leaves can be used to treat baldness.
Skin conditions: Henna can be used to treat skin conditions like athletes foot, rashes, and ringworm. It is also an effective sunblock.
Nails: Henna is known for treating cracked nails. Soak henna leaves in water and leave overnight, then drink this water to treat your cracked nails. Repeat for at least 10 days. You can mix butter with henna powder and use it as a poultice to treat sores filled with pus, manage, and scabies
Arthritis: You can use henna oil for arthritic and rheumatic pain.
Hair: Henna contains natural ingredients important for hair nourishment. It shares a great bond with hair as it helps to penetrate, cleanse, and thicken the hair shafts which improve the quality of hair. Its also used to treat dandruff. It’s commonly used for coloring hair by mixing it into natural dyes.